Think of a health issue that is important to you and a community based organization (CBO) that you would want to create to try to address the problem.

PH 410 CBO Plan Template Think of a health issue that is important to you and a community based organization (CBO) that you would want to create to try to address the problem. You can answer the following questions in any order – just make sure you answer every question. What is the health problem your CBO is going to address? (Be specific. Do not just say “physical health” or “wellbeing.” Describe the disease or community health condition your organization will seek to improve. It must be a HEALTH condition) What is the community or population your CBO is going to focus on? (Be specific. Describe the people who will participate in your program. Do they live in a specific neighborhood? Are they from a specific ethnic community? Are they of a specific age?) What is your organization going to do? (Be specific. Describe the main activities of the organization and what it will do to improve the health condition that is the focus of the work. Do not just say “Deliver health care services.” Provide details!) How is your CBO going to raise $ to do its work? Who/What will be the primary sources of $ for your organization? (Be specific. If you are going to raise money from a foundation, give their name. If you are going to raise money from a government agency, give their name. Please make sure you are accurate in your description of an organization) Who are the people that are going to be the staff of your CBO? (Be specific. State if the staff will be from a specific community, if they have particular professional training and other things about them that are important) Who are the organizations your CBO will partner with to do its work? (Be specific. Identify 3 actual organizations that could be partners of your CBO.) Where is your CBO located? (Be specific. Do not just say San Francisco. Where is the specific neighborhood or even block that you would want to be the home of your CBO.) What is the name of your CBO? (Be creative!) What did you take away from doing this assignment: (please write at least a paragraph at least 5 sentences)