East Texas Human Needs Network
Research
Comprehensive Community Needs Assessments
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 economic well-being, education, employment, healthcare, behavioral health, 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 to 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