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Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, 2007 |
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The Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index 2007
Report is the culmination of a two year evaluation
project with the Community Research Institute at
Grand Valley State University, the City of Grand
Rapids’ Office of Children, Youth & Families, and
the Grand Rapids Police Department. The report
presents an analysis of juvenile data within the
city of Grand Rapids from January through December
of 2007. It provides data and information
on juvenile offenses by youth aged 8-16 who are
city residents. Data is presented both at citywide
and neighborhood levels. The report also includes
public policy implications and makes recommendations
for moving forward with a guide that can
be used for discussing the results.
Published: Mar 2009
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Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, 2007 - Neighborhood Profile Supplement |
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The Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index 2007
Report is the culmination of a two year evaluation
project with the Community Research Institute at
Grand Valley State University, the City of Grand
Rapids’ Office of Children, Youth & Families, and
the Grand Rapids Police Department. The report
presents an analysis of juvenile data within the
city of Grand Rapids from January through December
of 2007. It provides data and information
on juvenile offenses by youth aged 8-16 who are
city residents. Data is presented both at citywide
and neighborhood levels. The report also includes
public policy implications and makes recommendations
for moving forward with a guide that can
be used for discussing the results.
Published: Mar 2009
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Central City Weed & Seed Fourth Annual Survey Report, 2009 |
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For the past four years, the Community Research Institute has been assisting with the evaluation of the Central City Weed & Seed project. This report compiles the results of four years of community perception data. It includes issues such as crime, neighborhood safety, police job performance and overall impressions of the neighborhood.
Published: Feb 2009
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Data Update: Residential Foreclosures in Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan, January - June 2008 |
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In a report released earlier this year, the Community Research Institute presented findings from an analysis of foreclosure trends in Kent County from 2004 through 2007. Findings illustrated a dramatic increase in foreclosures across the county over the course of that time period. In this Data Update, we present updated figures for the period from January through June, 2008 for all Kent County cities, villages and townships as well as for neighborhoods within the city of Grand Rapids.
Published: Nov 2008
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Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan: Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties, 2008 |
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This report highlights selected findings on executive compensation from the 2008 West Michigan Nonprofit Compensation and Benefit Survey. The survey was conducted by the Community Research Institute at the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University from October 2007 to February 2008 as part of a statewide study of compensation and benefits paid to nonprofit personnel. One hundred seventy West Michigan nonprofit organizations participated in the survey.
Published: Sep 2008
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2008 West Michigan Nonprofit Compensation and Benefit Survey Report: Order Form |
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This regional report of nonprofit organizations in Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties was prepared from data collected for the 2008 statewide report and contains an analysis of benefits and compensation data on 64 nonprofit job titles, as well as detailed salary and demographic information on executive directors. The report is available for purchase for $30 in PDF format. Organizations that participated in the survey received a report free of charge. If you participated in the survey and did not receive a report, please contact Pat Nanzer at 616-331-7593.
Published: Jul 2008
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey 2008 |
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The 2008 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region over the telephone about their civic engagement, basic needs, health, discrimination, and transportation.
Published: Apr 2008
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Sold Short: Residential Foreclosures in Kent County, 2004 - 2007 |
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This report represents our first steps in exploring the patterns, causes, and consequences of residential foreclosure in our community. The focus of the current analysis was to determine accurate counts and rates of foreclosure in the cities, townships, and villages in Kent County and the various neighborhoods that make the City of Grand Rapids
Published: Feb 2008
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Mapping the Adequacy of Prenatal Care Access in Grand Rapids, MI |
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Early prenatal care is often a prerequisite to a healthy baby. The relationship between adequate prenatal care and improved birthing outcomes is well known. Yet access to adequate prenatal care is complicated by a number of socioeconomic factors related to the mother. These factors include education, ethnicity, insurance type, and the age of the mother. When examining a number of these access measures related to prenatal care access and birthing outcomes, Michigan ranks poorly when compared to other states. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, some of these problems are particularly acute. Grand Rapids exceeds the statewide rates in infant mortality, teen pregnancy and mothers receiving less than adequate prenatal care.
Published: Dec 2007
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Women's Heart Health Directory - Part 2 |
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This document serves as a supplement to Kent County’s Women’s Heart Health Directory - Part 1. The directory was designed to assist individuals and families in accessing the services available in our community. This
supplement is a place to share the results of conversations with service providers that took place while
gathering directory information.
Published: Nov 2007
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Women's Heart Health Directory - Part 1 |
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This guide was designed to assist individuals and families in accessing the services available in our community.
As you look through the pages of this directory, you will see that we have organized the services and resources
into five categories and provided a brief description for each program. To create this directory, we drew upon the experience and knowledge of professionals in our community. Please note that we have not evaluated the resources listed in this guide. Inclusion does not imply our
endorsement nor does absence imply our disapproval.
Published: Nov 2007
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Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, 2006 |
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The Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index 2007
Report is the culmination of a two year evaluation
project with the Community Research Institute at
Grand Valley State University, the City of Grand
Rapids’ Office of Children, Youth & Families, and
the Grand Rapids Police Department. The report
presents an analysis of juvenile data within the
city of Grand Rapids from January through December
of 2006. It provides data and information
on juvenile offenses by youth aged 8-16 who are
city residents. Data is presented both at citywide
and neighborhood levels. The report also includes
public policy implications and makes recommendations
for moving forward with a guide that can
be used for discussing the results.
Published: Nov 2007
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Employment in Kent County, 2005, 2006 |
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Some data was taken from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth to provide background data of employment in Kent County. The Community Survey of 2005, 2006 asked questions regarding citizens perceptions of their own employment, their eduactional attainment, health questions, and demographic information.
Published: Aug 2007
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Employer Practice Workforce Innovation Report |
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36 interviews were conducted with key stakeholders who had participated in one of the following workforce innovations: the SOURCE, Cascade Engineering, the Health Field Collaborative, the Re-entry Roundtable, Teamwork Northwest, the Ottawa County Employment Alliance, and the Kalamazoo Project.
Published: Jun 2007
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Safety, 2005, 2006 |
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The 2005, 2006 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region about their perceptions of being safe, discrimination, as well as measured the correlation between perceived safety and reported income.
Published: Jun 2007
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Transportation, 2005, 2006 |
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The 2005, 2006 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region about issues with public transit accessibility, the number of vehicles owned per household, geography of residence, and race.
Published: Apr 2007
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Evaluating Community Food Security in Kent County, 2006 |
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The evaluation provides benchmark data and information regarding food utilization reported by participants in five focus groups. Surveys were used to examine the food security system in Kent County and retail food stores were visited to record prices using the USDA Thrifty Food Plan (Cohen, 2002), which calculates the cost of groceries for a family of four for a week.
Published: Apr 2007
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Health Care, 2005, 2006 |
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Data was taken from the Michigan Community Health Department to obtain trend data on uninsured patients in Kent County. The Community Survey of 2005, 2006 asked questions regarding citizens perceptions of their own health, their experience with the local healthcare system, and how economic hardship has affected their healthcare treatment.
Published: Mar 2007
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Economic Impacts of Nonprofits in Ottawa County, 2006 |
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The data consists of the number of organizations, jobs, and earnings of the nonprofit sector in Ottawa County. Measures the economic impact by using a weighted average of the dollar multipliers for the payrolls of all nonprofits in Ottawa County. This is multiplied by the total estimated payroll. The same methodology is used to measure the impact of nonprofit jobs.
Published: Mar 2007
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Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Newaygo County, 2006 |
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The data consists of the number of organizations, jobs, and earnings of the nonprofit sector in Newaygo County. Measures the economic impact by using a weighted average of the dollar multipliers for the payrolls of all nonprofits in Newaygo County. This is multiplied by the total estimated payroll. The same methodology is used to measure the impact of nonprofit jobs.
Published: Mar 2007
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Economic Impacts of Nonprofits in Muskegon County, 2006 |
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The data consists of the number of organizations, jobs, and earnings of the nonprofit sector in Muskegon County. Measures the economic impact by using a weighted average of the dollar multipliers for the payrolls of all nonprofits in Muskegon County. This is multiplied by the total estimated payroll. The same methodology is used to measure the impact of nonprofit jobs.
Published: Mar 2007
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Economic Impacts of Nonprofits in Kent County, 2006 |
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The data consists of the number of organizations, jobs, and earnings of the nonprofit sector in Kent County. Measures the economic impact by using a weighted average of the dollar multipliers for the payrolls of all nonprofits in Kent County. This is multiplied by the total estimated payroll. The same methodology is used to measure the impact of nonprofit jobs.
Published: Mar 2007
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Food Security, 2005, 2006 |
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The 2005, 2006 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region about cutting or skipping meals due to lack of funds, rating of their health, worry associated with running out of money for food or clothing, and eating habits.
Published: Dec 2006
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing: Housing, 2005, 2006 |
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The 2005, 2006 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region about their difficulty addressing housing costs. This includes rent, mortgage, real estate taxes, and utility bills.
Published: Dec 2006
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Ethnic Atlas of West Michigan: Volume 2 in 2000 |
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The data is taken from the 2000 decennial census and covers the demographic, economic, social, and housing indicators for the Hispanic population in West Michigan.
Published: Nov 2006
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Economic Impacts of Nonprofits in Kent County, 2005 |
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The data consists of the number of organizations, jobs, and earnings of the nonprofit sector in Kent County. Measures the economic impact by using a weighted average of the dollar multipliers for the payrolls of all nonprofits in Kent County. This is multiplied by the total estimated payroll. The same methodology is used to measure the impact of nonprofit jobs.
Published: Oct 2006
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey, 2005, 2006 |
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The 2005, 2006 Community Survey asked residents of Grand Rapids and the greater Kent County region over the telephone about their civic engagement, basic needs, health, discrimination, and transportation.
Published: Aug 2006
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Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, 2006 |
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The survey was conducted from August 2005 to January 2006 to measure compensation according to occupation, gender, and organization type. One hundred fifty-five nonprofit organizations in West Michigan participated.
Published: Jun 2006
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NNIP Membership for the Community Research Institute |
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A news release detailing the membership of Community Research Institute in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP).
Published: May 2006
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Giving and Volunteering in Kent County, 2005 |
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A telephone survey detailing, income, general giving, giving for emergency needs after September eleven and Hurricane Katrina, and comparing these responses with state and national level data.
Published: May 2006
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Newaygo County AdvantAge Initiative: 2005 Survey Results |
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A telephone survey to people over the age of sixty-five in Newaygo details issues of basic needs, physical and mental well-being, independence, disability, and civic engagement.
Published: Jan 2006
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Literacy Survey Results for Kent County, 2005 |
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A telephone survey to people over eighteen years old to assess English language proficiency.
Published: Oct 2005
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Ethnic Atlas of West Michigan, Volume 1 in 2000 |
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The data is taken from the 2000 decennial census and covers the demographic, economic, social, and housing indicators for the Vietnamese, Puerto Rican, Korean, Bosnian and Chinese populations in West Michigan.
Published: May 2005
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Creating Community for a Lifetime: Social and Civic Engagement in Kent County |
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Survey data used comes from the 2004 AdvantAge telephone survey covering civic engagement and volunteering of seniors.
Published: Apr 2005
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Creating Community for a Lifetime: Affordable Housing for Older Adults in Kent County, 2005 |
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Survey data used comes from the 2004 AdvantAge telephone survey covering housing burdens for seniors.
Published: Mar 2005
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Creating Community for a Lifetime: Home Modifications For Older Adults In Kent County |
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Survey data used comes from the 2004 AdvantAge telephone survey covering housing modifications for seniors.
Published: Mar 2005
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Creating Community for a Lifetime: Caregiving for Older Adults in Kent County |
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Survey data used comes from the 2004 AdvantAge telephone survey covering caregiving for seniors.
Published: Feb 2005
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Greater Holland Area Arts and Culture Survey, 2004 |
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An online survey was conducted (although some hardcopy surveys were completed) to gain information on the arts and cultural attractions from the Greater Holland Young Professional Group.
Published: Jan 2005
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Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, 2004 |
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The survey was conducted by the Community Research Institute at the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University from October 2001 to February 2002 as part of a statewide study of compensation and benefits paid to nonprofit personnel.
Published: Oct 2004
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Best Practices in Workforce Development |
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Public strategies, acts, and policies are listed that are used to develop the workforce of low-income people.
Published: Oct 2004
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Kent County AdvantAge Initiative, 2004 |
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A telephone survey to people over the age of sixty-five in Kent County details issues of basic needs, physical and mental well-being, independence, disability, and civic engagement.
Published: Oct 2004
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Emerging Trends: Healthy Seniors Update in Kent County, 2004 |
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U.S. Census estimates data was used for demographic data. A community survey was used for residents in Kent County, 2003. Data from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Meals on Wheels program was also used.
Published: Jun 2004
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Emerging Trends: Community and Economic Development in Grand Rapids and Kent County, 2004 |
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Data was taken from the U.S. Census Bureau for demographic and housing data. The Office of Labor Market Information and Bureau of Labor Statistics were used for workforce data. Michigan State University, Department of Parks and Recreation and Travel Michigan were used as sources for data on tourism.
Published: May 2004
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Nonprofits and Data: Supporting Grant Applications |
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A guide to support grant funding opportunities, monitor trends and emerging problems, disseminate information that is beneficial to policymakers, and evaluate progress in meeting goals.
Published: Apr 2004
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Healthy Kent: 2010 Violence Prevention Coalition, 2003 |
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Identification and review of statistical data from multiple sources, focus groups of neighborhood watch groups, and interviews of local "experts" were used to assess Kent County's community violence.
Published: Jan 2004
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Emerging Trends: Education in Kent County, 2003 |
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U.S. Census Bureau information was used as well as school and district information from the Standard and Poor's School Evaluation Services and the Center for Education Performance and Information to evaluate critical trends in the education system.
Published: Dec 2003
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Giving & Volunteering Survey - Key Findings in Kent County, 2003 |
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A household survey was conducted to measure the amount of giving and volunteering in Kent County.
Published: Dec 2003
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Emerging Trends: Civic Engagement in Kent County, 2003 |
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U.S. Census Bureau was used for demographic, diversity, connectivity data. Various sources were used, including surveys conducted by Community Research Institute, to examine diversity, politics, giving, and media.
Published: Oct 2003
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Emerging Trends: Healthy Seniors in Kent County, 2003 |
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U.S. Census estimates data was used for demographic data. A community survey was used for elderly residents in Kent County. Data from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Meals on Wheels program was also used among other sources.
Published: Jun 2003
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Project GAP Environmental Scan for Kent County, 2002 |
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Focus groups and input from Tobacco Free Partner's member agencies with supplemental internet searches were used to gather a comprehensive list of tobacco prevention services in Kent County.
Published: May 2003
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Emerging Trends: Healthy Youth Preliminary Report in Kent County, 2003 |
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U.S. Census estimates data was used for demographic data. Michigan State Uniform Crime Reports, Department of Community Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kids Count was also used among other sources to address physical health, health assistance, child care, and safety.
Published: Feb 2003
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Communities of Support for Kent County's Aging Population in 2001 |
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U.S. Census Bureau data was used as well as various publication to address the critical issues facing the elderly population in Kent County.
Published: Dec 2002
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Emerging Trends Initiative: Education in Kent County, 2002 |
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U.S. Census Bureau information was used as well as school and district information from the National Center for Educational Statistics, Michigan Department of Education, and the Center for Education Performance and Information to evaluate critical trends in the education system.
Published: Dec 2002
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Reducing Barriers to Success for Entry Level Health Care Workers |
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A variety of publication are reviewed to show what the benefits are to specific programs for supporting entry-level healthcare workers and filling needed gaps making for less than efficient assistance.
Published: Oct 2002
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Emerging Trends and Issues in "The Leadership Agenda" in Kent County, 2002 |
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U.S. Census Bureau, Community Survey of 2001 as well as various publications are used to address the critical trends.
Published: Sep 2002
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CRI Research Projects, 2001 - 2002 |
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A list of the research and evaluations completed by Community Research Institute.
Published: Sep 2002
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Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, 2002 |
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The survey was conducted to measure compensation according to occupation, gender, and organization type. Over one hundred nonprofit organizations in West Michigan participated.
Published: Sep 2002
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Literature Review of the Working Poor |
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Literature Review using various publications to identify the conditions, barriers, and strategies of the working poor.
Published: Jul 2002
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2002 Employer Survey: A Survey of Employee Training Needs and Practices in Kent & Allegan |
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Employer Survey was used to measure the need for training and obtain feedback on better training practices.
Published: Jun 2002
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Giving and Volunteering in Kent County, 2001 |
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A household survey was conducted to measure the amount of giving and volunteering in Kent County.
Published: May 2002
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What works in workforce development? |
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Briefly answers best practices in workforce development.
Published: May 2002
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Status of Women in the Workplace for Kent County, Ottawa County, and Muskegon County, 2001 |
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This report describes the results of a mailed survey sent to private, public and nonprofit organizations as well as information gathered from focus groups and trade and professional associations.
Published: Feb 2002
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Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Report, 2001 |
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A household survey was conducted to measure income, education, child care, discrimination, safety, health, internet use, elder assistance and transportation.
Published: Sep 2001
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Why are people poor? |
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Briefly analyses research on the causes of poverty and Americans perception of the issue from a national poll.
Published: Jun 2001
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Who is Poor in Kent County, 2001? |
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Uses information from Michigan League for Human Services, Grand Rapids public schools and lists criteria of poverty for Kent County residents.
Published: May 2001
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