Make a Plan and Act Guide and Worksheet
DOWNLOADMay 1, 2026 - Michigan State University Extension, Rebecca Henne, Sarah Eichberger
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EmailStep 5 in MSU Extension's Six-Step Community Change Model is Make a Plan and Act
Once you know what change you want to see and decide on a goal, the next step is to create a plan to make it happen. An action plan turns ideas into concrete steps and is created by the people who care about the issue and can help move it forward. It helps to begin with the desired change and decide on a goal that feels doable, useful, and meaningful for the people involved.
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.
