Try Asset Mapping

Asset Mapping is cataloging of a communities strengths, assets, perspectives, and experiences. It should include all of the resources currently existing within the community's network. This includes its people, places, and its history.

You can learn about a community's assets by: Discovering - researching the community

Listening - hearing the voices of the community

Connecting - putting all you've learned together

Understanding each other's assets is an important step in developing reciprocal partnerships. Asset Mapping gives a clear picture of what resources are available for meeting your goals.

Tip: Although you can try this on your own, consider working with your community partner.