Community at-large |
Directly affects the community as a whole; eg, safer neighborhoods, better schools, equitable housing, accessible health facilities, community watch programs, child-friendly environments.
Indirectly affects individuals in the community, depending on the type of change; eg, improved care for depression, improves lives of friends or economic base of community.
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Community-based organizations |
Provides recognition and acknowledgement for community, political, and financial support.
Implements mutually beneficial goals, shares resources, provides networking opportunities.
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Business community |
May increase market share or revenue.
Enhances positive image within communities/service markets.
May provide tax write-off.
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Hospitals |
Prevention or reduction of trauma or disease.
Improved health outcomes.
Community, political, and financial support.
Improved efficiency or effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
Positive image within communities/service markets.
Stabilization of 501(C)3 status (many hospitals are undergoing greater scrutiny regarding their not-for-profit status).
Greater employee satisfaction, which leads to lower turnover rates and better patient satisfaction.
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Government |
Increased credibility.
Deeper understanding of the issues; improved ability to create effective policies, programs, and services.
Savings in time and money by addressing community concerns early on.
Improved trust with the public.
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