Johnson County

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

Local Resources

• Public Policy - Issues Forums
• Leadership Development - Recent Articles, CLIMB
• Organizational Development - Training for Boards / Committees
• Emergency Management - Security (link to Webster County's extensive listing of disaster / emergency resources)
• Tornado Recovery Information
• Food Circles
• Help for Nonprofit Organizations:
  • Starting a Nonprofit
  • Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Resources for West Central Missouri Communities

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.

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