The Community Resources system is proven to be a great tool for analyzing community assets and needs. As people search for services, answers to needs assessment questions are collected in a protected database. Idealisitcs queries thi data for you and produces regular reports mapping user needs and tracking system usage.

Assess community needs

The needs assessment is based around two simple concepts “I am” and “I need.” User responses to the needs assessment questions provide you with a way to track changes in user needs over time. Each usage report includes data on the number of people using the system, user demographic characteristics, and most requested services.

GIS mapping

Idealistics produces GIS maps for you of the distribution of community resources in your database. Using this information, plus the needs assessment data, you will be better able to mobilize and leverage resources in your community. Viewing the distribution of services in relation to community need and census data allows you to determine if existing resources are accessible to individuals and families in need.