History
The year the idea of NEWC born
2014
Information on which we determined the focus of our work
Data from Calvin's 7 year neighborhood health survey and from KCHD
What was one of NEWC's first accomplishments?
be nice programming at City High
Who are a few of our members (partners)
Access of West Michigan
Age Friendly Grand Rapids
Calvin University Nursing Program
Catherine’s Health Center
Creston Brewery
Creston Neighborhood Association
Crop Marks Printing
Grand Rapids North Rotary
Grand Rapids Parks and Rec
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Wellness Champions
Grand Valley State University
What is a short term goal?
Something we can get done yet this year.
The first organizations who prompted the development of NEWC
St. Jude's, North Park Presbyterian, Second Congregational, Northlawn Methodist, St. Andrew's, St. Luke's, YMCA
How we work together
Collaboration
What took 2.5 years to fund and implement?
North Quarter Pathway
Who are our team leaders?
Elianna Bootzin, Jesse Antuma, Barb Tiimmermans, Sam Casadonte with JB
What is a long term goal?
Something we will work on over time (up to 3 years).
The first facilitators of NEWC
Eugene Sueing, Jacqueline Brayman
Where responsibility of the work lies
Member ownership
What is one of our major communications tools with the community?
NEWC Newsletter
Who are team facilitators?
Jane Royer, Nancy Brubaker, Jacqueline Brayman
What are 3 major goals that sit under everything we do?
Awareness, accessibility, community identity of health
The organization that said, "This is good work. Let's form a coalition!"
YMCA
What is Collective Impact
Share resources, learn together, create opportunities for health
What did a grant from AARP allow us to acquire for along the Pathways?
7 benches
Whom do we value for their commitment and dedication to community health?
Me
How will we make an impact on the community?
Review data, set goals, work collaboratively, assess progress, reset goals as need be.