2015 Annual Reports ART Summary Overview Building Healthy Communities The California Endowment

Annual Report 2015 Update 13 ARTs* 37 stories have been shared Preliminary themes have been analyzed ARTs submitted between February 15-March 18, 2015 *All sites have currently submitted ARTs; 13 were received in time for this review

Stories by Campaign Type 12% of stories were cross-coded as Sons and Brothers.

Themes By Campaign Type Neighborhoods Schools Prevention Influencing Policy & Decision-Makers Increasing Resident Participation in Local Gov’t Equity & Community Priorities in LCAP Youth Leadership Programs/Curriculum Universal Access to Health Care

Stories by Drivers of Change

Driver of Change: Changing the Narrative Incorporating Health Considerations into Planning 5 sites Universal Access to Health Care 6 sites Resident Voice in Local Government 9 sites Changing the Narrative Equity & Community Priorities in LCAP 4 sites Access to Healthy Food & Safe Water 3 sites

Driver of Change: Leveraging Partnerships & Resources Mobilizing Around a Specific Goal 9 sites Advocating for/Leveraging Funding 8 sites Collectively Crafted Policy Documents 6 sites Coordinated Events/Programs 10 sites

Driver of Change: People Power Listening to Residents 7 sites Developing Residents Leaders 7 sites Working with Underserved Populations 10 sites People Power Resident Advocacy 10 sites Resident Run forums and Events 6 sites

Driver of Change: Enhanced Collaboration & Policy Innovation Influencing School-Based Planning & Policy 5 sites Influencing Planning Processes & Prioritization 7 sites Influencing Health Care-Related Policy 4 sites Linking Residents to Policy Makers

Driver of Change: Youth Leadership Youth Run Forums and Events 5 sites Youth Councils 3 sites Working with Underserved Populations 7 sites Youth Leadership Developing Youth Leaders 8 sites Youth Advocacy 8 sites

Common Components of Success Policy or Funding Win 10 sites 19 stories related to a policy and/or funding win. Pivotal Partner-ships 13 sites 29 stories included a pivotal partnership. Emerging Leaders 11 sites High-Visibility Events 18 stories included high-visibility events/projects. 21 stories included emerging resident/youth leaders.

Common Barriers or “Missteps” Lack of clarity around roles & responsibilities Limited capacity to achieve goals Lack of effective HUB/workgroup structure Systems lack experience working collaboratively with community Systems timelines/processes not designed to optimize public participation

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