Program GoalIncrease Heart Health in the Hispanic/Latino Community in

Corvallis, OregonImpact Goal

By November 30, 2016, 75% of all community members who completed the Seeking Community Resources workshop will sign up to use a community resource

mentioned in the workshop. Outcome Goals

By February 29, 2016, 100% of program volunteers from the Corvallis community will know how to present the

Seeking Community Resources workshop, will learn five strategies on how to promote the workshop in the Corvallis

Hispanic/Latino community, will know how to administer work shop sign ups and pre and post workshop survey,

and will know how to carry out the pre and post workshop survey.

Community Organizing Theory

- Phased-in implementation- Health Education

Strategy: Seeking Community Resources workshop

- Communication Strategy: monthly Hispanic/Latino cultural events

- Community development Strategy: Hispanic/Latino community leader group

Ethical Considerations- Respect

participants’ ability to play a Role

Confidentiality- Cultural sensitivity

Health IssueThe leading cause of death among

Hispanics/Latinos in Corvallis, Oregon is heart disease; 100 deaths per

100,000 people

ReferencesLopez- Cevallos, Daniel. (2011). Community Needs and Assets Assessment. Casa Latinos Unidos de Benton County. Retrieved from http://casalatinosunidos.org/CommunityReports/casalatinos_report_6-2011.pdf

By: Amy Naranjo

The city of Corvallis offers many resources to community members, however, members need to be directed to them.