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It Starts With Us
| 3016 - Community Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3016.1) | 100 |
Number of those currently serving in a leadership role |
| 3016.2) | 75 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3016.3) | 40 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
| 3016.4) | 35 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3016.5) | 35 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
Author: Jessica Wells
Major Program: Community Engagement
Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Part of social capital is engaging in the legislative process, serving on local boards/councils, and contributing in topics important to that community.Overall in the US, social capital has been on the decline. Currently, Kentucky ranks 48th in civic health. In response to the need to increas
