Results of a Survey of Points of Light Foundation's Constituents: Engagement of Low-Income Communities and Awareness of the Concept of Neighboring

Publication Date: January 2004

Publisher: Indiana University. Center for Urban Policy and the Environment

Author(s): Laura Littlepage; Kim Malhotra

Research Area: Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: Indiana

Abstract:

This report summarizes the results of a survey conducted in November 2004 of Points of Light Foundation constitutents. The purpose of the survey was to measure the general awareness of POLF's initiative, Building Connections: Transforming Neighborhoods and Strengthening Families, which is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. One of POLF's goals in this initiative was to integrate the message of volunteering as a method of transforming neighborhoods and strengthening families into all exisiting programs where and when appropriate.