Accessing the Abundant Assets Web Conference
March 26, 2009

Thanks for all of your great comments and questions on the March 26, 2009 web conference. In case you missed it or want to hear and see the slides, the link to access the conference is here.

We want to continue to learn about how you are improving your programs, what tools you’re using and what would be helpful. Please sign up on the listserv at abundantassets.org. Go to Learn/Share, #6 to register so we can keep you informed and in connection with other asset builders.”

NEW TOOLKIT
Asset Building Adult Engagement Toolkit

The Abundant Assets Alliance announces a new tool for YMCAs to use in helping adults to engage with youth. This kit, designed by Search Institute for YMCAs, can help you maximize your positive influence on kids, families, and your community. Included in the kit are ten simple sets of materials including posters, take-away cards and handouts. In addition, the toolkit contains a user-friendly training design and “discussion starters” to get staff members thinking about how they can engage other adults in young people’s lives. For a summary of the toolkit click here.

STATE of ASSET BUILDING in the YMCA MOVEMENT
Executive Summary and the Full Report

The YMCA of the USA commissioned Search Institute to provide a report on the state of Asset Building in the YMCA Movement. The YMCA of the USA provides an Executive Summary of Search Institue and the surveys conducted by Search Institute. click here. Also, available is the full report prepared by Search Institute for the YMCA of the USA. click here.