Collaboration with other service providers – which includes government agencies – is essential (73% collaborate)

The inter-related priorities of promoting community networks (38%),volunteerism (50%), and linking neighbors (30%) are key community building goals/initiatives

Youth development (47%) is also a core initiative of Wabash Valley service providers

Nearly all service providers have multiple sources of revenue

Most service providers are private not-for-proÄt organizations

Populations served are relatively evenly distributed and vary predictably by services provided with 77% of all providers serving multiple age groups:

Crime, safety, and recreation are areas of potential interest to service providers — although not currently core areas of activity

Promoting good health is a high priority