"We are not defined by deficiencies or what is missing. We are defined by our gifts and what is present."
Vision: Every citizen and organization connected and working together for Wellness.
Mission. Apply RCAMP as an effective tool for connecting individuals and organizations as assets within the Community.
Mapping of individual and community resources, interests and skills
Rochester Asset Mapping connects youth, adults and communities with asset-based approaches to building healthy and inclusive neighborhoods, schools and communities. Asset-based approaches to community development build on individual and community strengths, and recognize people of all ages as problem solvers rather than problems to be solved. The key to this process is developing relationships where people discover their gifts, talents, and capacities for mutually beneficial problem-solving.
Values:
- Greater social connectedness (sharing of resources)
- Increased learning and development supports (for children, youth, families, and organizations)
- Increased organization and agency engagement in the community
- More collaboration in and among local community coalitions
- Increased potential to analyze needs, gaps in services, resource allocation and more...