University of Illinois Extension

Changes in our society often require communities to begin developing strategies to improve their social, economic and cultural well-being. This effort to stimulate community development usually results in identifying community leaders, improving channels of communication, and assessing local needs and improved problem solving skills. Local University of Illinois Extension Educator Gary Letterly works with communities to develop adequate and meaningful needs assessment tools. Another program called "Community Swap" provides opportunities for towns and villages to learn more about what works and doesn't work in communities of all sizes. Through the Community Swap program, the Extension Educator coordinates a team of community leaders to visit and inspect the other host town to gain a first hand account and to gather detailed information on infrastructure, services, opportunities and a sense of community attitude.

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Extension Connections Monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming programs and information of interest to Christian County citizens.
Nibbles Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Working Families News and ideas for families with working parents.

Upcoming Events

How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette, 6:00--9:00 p.m., U of I Extension Christian County Office
Taylorville, Illinois (Christian County)
February 23 - March 2, 2010

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Linda L. Smith
County Extension Director
Christian County Unit
1120 N Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
smithll@illinois.edu

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