Heartland Visioning Information

Why does Heartland Visioning Exist? Mission Statement since 2008: To create…"A Growing, Prosperous, Dynamic, and Trusting Community," in Topeka and Shawnee County. What does Heartland Visioning do? Heartland Visioning facilitates community change to improve our quality of life in Topeka and Shawnee County. Who is Heartland Visioning? Management Committee, Steering Committee Visionary Volunteers, two and a half Heartland Visioning Staff, and You! Visioning Process 1. Engage Community (Listening) Listens to understand citizen input on issues, concerns, ideas, and dreams 2. Establish Community Priorities (Strategize) Assess data and establish priorities Form network teams to address priorities holistically 3. Convene Public and Private Partnerships (Social Capital – Power of the people!) Explore and respond to gaps Encourage Cooperation Find adaptive, imaginative, creative solutions Follow through on community projects: NOTO, Downtown Redevelopment, Riverfront, etc. 4. Communicate with Community (Celebrate Success) Sharing of information with community, volunteers, donors, and government entities Where does the funding come from? Public – approximately 30% public – County & City Private – approximately 70% corporations, businesses, foundations, individuals