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of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants reporting an increase in healthy behavior due to Extension arts involvement |
417 |
Number of cross sector community coalitions in which Extension is involved |
11 |
Number of survivors of domestic violence reporting an increase in self-confidence, resiliency, self-sufficiency or healing as a result of Restoring Hope Writing Program |
0 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspiration regarding the effect of arts engagement on healthy aging |
153 |
Number of healthcare providers reporting an increase in collaboration with artists, arts agencies, or artistic incorporation into their practice |
3 |
Utilizing art as a means to start conversations about community health issues became a reality when a collaboration formed between the Community Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK), the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY), the Partnership for a Fit Kentucky (PFKY), and the Kentucky Cancer Consortium (KCC) resulting in two interactive workshops held in Clark and Muhlenberg counties. Extension Specialists with CEDIK led participants in arts, leadership and engagement technique...
