Diagram illustrating a 6-step community change model with six colored segments arranged in a circular flowchart, each labeled with a step number, title, icon, and description. Step 4: Gather Resources is emphasized with a bolder color.

Gather Resources Guide and Worksheet

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Step 4 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model is Gather Resources

Once you have explored what is working and what could be better, the next step is to decide what your group wants to do. Work together to choose realistic goal(s) and gather information that can help you reach it.

About MSU Extension’s Community Change Model

This Guide and Worksheet is part of a larger Six-Step Community Change Model Toolkit that assists community champions in supporting communities to make thoughtful, lasting improvements that help people choose nourishing foods and stay active. Six simple steps guide desired change efforts by bringing people together, taking action, and sharing what was learned along the way.

See MSU Extension’s Community Change Hub for curated resources and topic-specific guidance that support change efforts related to championing school wellness, food access, early childhood health, and active communities.

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