RESEARCH NEEDS

Much of our work is guided by the results of a Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CCNA).  The purpose of the assessment is to discover and understand the unique needs of our communities as they relate to education, employment, healthcare, housing, and transportation. Understanding the nature and extent of poverty in our area is extremely important to the well being of our communities today and in the future. The results ensure that non-profits, governments, and businesses have a common tool for planning and collaborative efforts.
WHY WE CONDUCT THE CCNA

IDENTIFY
  • and prioritize current needs
  • current services in light of identified needs
  • opportunities to respond to the needs
  • opportunities for agency networking and collaborative programming


​PROVIDE DATA
  • for program design and evaluation
  • for funding requests address identified community needs
EDUCATE
  • the community at large, local and state government, and philanthropic community about identified needs
ADVOCATE on behalf of those who don’t have a voice.

DASHBOARD - Smith County
​2013 - 2019 Key Indicators

2019 COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

We use the data from the Community Needs Assessment to inform our Strategic initiatives and to successfully win grants.
Kim Lewis, President and CEO
Goodwill Industries of East Texas

2016 Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment


​2013 Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment