Howell County

Create communities of the future with community development education and resources from University of Missouri Extension.

Local Resources

Individuals and groups interested in reaching community goals can find assistance in the University of Missouri Extension Center in Howell County.  Resources are offered in planning, leadership development, local issues resolution, citizenship training, local government, not-for-profit organizations, computer literacy and training, business start-up, and community economic development.   Programs are offered to individuals and interest groups, and in cooperation with schools and other organizations.

Asset based community development relies on active citizen participation and data such as offered through sites listed on this page.  An extension staff member is available to help groups in organizing and working to grow their capacity for citizen directed, continually learning, self-sustaining communities.

Some of the programs offered through the University of Missouri Extension Center in Howell County:

• EXCEL Leadership

• National Issues Forum

• Community Development Academy

• Distance Learning

• Community Planning
• Local  Government
• Computer Use/Access
• Grant Writing

• Not-For-Profit Organizations

Missouri-wide Community Development Resources

• University of Missouri Extension Community Development main page
• Extension Publications Search for community development information.
• MU Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis
• Alianzas Learn how to bridge cultural differences in your community.
• Community Development Academy Explore ideas to empower your community.
• Community Policy Analysis Center Find information to support local decision making.
• EXCEL Develop leadership talents in your community.
• Fire and Rescue Training Institute
• Food Circles Networking Project Assure local food supplies.
• Law Enforcement Training Institute
• Local Government CECH-UP Teach young people about their community.
• Industrial Assessment Center - Saving Energy in Missouri: manage energy costs of public buildings.

Other resources

• Community Development Society
• Ozark Heritage Region

• MO Assoc. of Counties

• MO Municipal League
• MO State Govt. Home Page
• MO General Assembly
• MO Judiciary
• MO Statutes

Note: Links to commercial websites do not imply endorsement.

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		University of Missouri Extension Center Howell County howellco@missouri.edu  Site maintained by Pam Powell   powellpl@missouri.edu Updated 07/24/07