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COMPASS NOW 2015 is a joint effort of Great Rivers United Way, area healthcare organizations, area EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
foundations, and county health departments to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community.

COMPASS NOW 2015 gathered information in four ways:
• Random Household Survey
• Convenience Survey
• Analysis of key socioeconomic indicators
• Community conversations with individuals who were otherwise underrepresented among Random
Household Survey respondents

The most important element of the COMPASS NOW 2015 community needs assessment is the widespread
community involvement. More than 1,700 people contributed to the results of this report. Completing either
the Random Household Survey or Convenience Survey, participating in community conversations, or serving
as a COMPASS NOW team member were vital components to the process. This COMPASS NOW Report also
would not have been possible without the financial support of many partner organizations.

The COMPASS NOW process does not end with this report. The information collected will be the foundation
for action plans that not only respond to needs but help solve problems, long term. With limited resources
and increasing needs, now is the time to rethink how we as a community collaborate efficiently and
effectively to solve our most profound problems. Our action plans must have solutions that will have a
lasting impact on our communities so all residents may reach their full potential.

Thank you to all who participated for their support and dedication to the Great Rivers Region!

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