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Community Needs Assessment
During nine months of 2003, United Way staff conducted a
Community Needs Assessment, known as Compass II Project,
in Sebastian and Crawford counties. The assessment is a
snapshot of the most pressing needs of our area as
determined by local citizens and community leaders.
See the community needs assessment here!
Household, Key Informant and Service Provider surveys
were distributed in Barling, Fort Smith and Greenwood in
Sebastian County and Alma and Van Buren in Crawford
County. Additionally, focus groups on five areas of
concern were held in Fort Smith.
“The findings are based on the broadest range of
opinions. It is not an in-depth statistical analysis,”
said Angela Tilley, United Way Executive Director. “It
gives an overview of the general opinions from area
household and leaders regarding the issues facing the
Crawford and Sebastian county areas. It is our hope that
funders, as well as service providers, will use this
information to inform and inspire their own
decision-making. In addition, this project can be used
to enhance and support issue-specific assessments
already conducted by other organizations.”
A detailed report is available at United Way of Fort
Smith Area, 479-782-1311.
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