Resources

Community Voice Guide for Adult Active Community Spaces

Published on May 15, 2026
This resource is designed for community champions who want to increase physical activity opportunities for adults in community settings such as senior centers, housing communities, worksites, faith-based organizations, and local nonprofits.
Breastfeeding Friendly Environments Change Guide

Published on May 11, 2026
Supportive breastfeeding environments, with encouraging staff and breastfeeding‑friendly messaging, help families feel welcome, reduce stigma, and make breastfeeding more comfortable and accessible.
Local Breastfeeding Support Policy Change Guide

Published on May 8, 2026
The document is a guide for organizations to develop practical, supportive breastfeeding policies by outlining what to include and offering simple, actionable ideas to make breastfeeding more supported in workplace or community settings.
Identify the Need Guide and Worksheet

Published on May 1, 2026
Identify the Need is Step 1 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model.
Explore What’s Working Guide and Worksheet

Published on May 1, 2026
Explore What's Working is Step 3 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model.
Bring People Together Guide and Worksheet

Published on May 1, 2026
Bring People Together is Step 2 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model.
Gather Resources Guide and Worksheet

Published on May 1, 2026
Gather Resources is Step 4 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model.
MSU Extension Six-Step Community Change Model Toolkit

Published on May 1, 2026
MSU Extension toolkit that assists community champions in supporting communities to make thoughtful, lasting improvements that help people choose nourishing foods and stay active.
Make a Plan and Act Guide and Worksheet

Published on May 1, 2026
Make a Plan and Act is Step 5 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model.
Local School Wellness Policy Meeting Facilitation Toolkit

Published on April 29, 2026
This toolkit contains guides and tools to move through the process of updating a local school wellness policy, which is a federally required document that outlines a school district’s policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing.