Community members of all stripes and from all sectors should be involved in identifying assets. One reason here is the commitment to participatory process that you'll find in most Community Tool Box sections. An even more … See more

Every day. But here are some situations when it's especially desirable to do so:
1. When you are conducting a community assessment and need to find assets to mobilize to address community needs. 2. When the c… See more

The techniques for identifying community assets aren't very hard. You don't need a lot of special training or expertise to do the job well. Before you begin, though, you do need to answer some important questions. You can d… See more

Once you have collected asset information, it's often especially helpful to put it on a map. Maps are good visual aids: seeing the data right in front of you often increases your insight and understanding. There are several wa… See more