1. West CAP is in the process of finalizing a new web-site format that will go live in the next month. It will eventually allow for some additional interactive features. I am interested in exploring the potential to develop an additional ancillary function on this site that would focus on our emerging Family Table Cooking Club program. This program is building a locally based strategy to engage low-income families in shared cooking sessions that focus on healthy foods, connections to local foods and gardening opportunities, and a general sharing of information about how low-income folks (primarily, but not exclusively) can become active in a Cooking Club or even support the establishment of one in their community. We envision it as a somewhat interactive site for sharing information on club activities, participant dialogue and sharing (e.g. tips on shopping, recipes, family meal times, links to other sites, etc.). This could fit well with your senior project timeline, and would be an opportunity to use some innovative strategies.
2. This same idea, on a broader scale, could be used to develop a capacity to highlight a set of new programs that West CAP is developing that have to do with increasing community sustainability - housing energy retro-fits and energy source options, general local food system development, etc.
3. I am engaged with urging the Glenwood City Chamber of Commerce and City to join in developing a local community site for Glenwood City. This effort could use a local consultant, or you could consider offering your services as a senior project option.
Be happy to talk.
This definitely sounds intriguing and intimidating at the same time. I like the focus of the project dealing with community based initiatives which really could benefit those who use the site with helpful information pertaining to food, accessing resources available, and hopefully in the end learning! The thinking continues...
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