Community Health

Harm Reduction Brief

Communities and people in Indiana are adversely affected by substance use disorders. In Indiana, 1 in 12 people meet criteria for a SUD —...

Helping Those Most in Need

As we enter the 'holiday season,' I encourage you to reflect on how you can make a positive difference in the lives of those who need...

Purdue Extension Community Development Responds to Needs in Your Community

Purdue Extension has offices in all ninety-two counties in Indiana. Through these offices, our educators are able to spend their workdays (and live...

Group Works on Downtown Enhancement

Three different areas of emphasis are being developed into a comprehensive plan to help make central Connersville a place where healthier choices...

New Curriculum Joins Public Spaces and Healthy Communities Programs

We were in southern Indiana a few weeks ago in a county that is, at first glance, not for want of green space. In fact, natural spaces abound.

Purdue Extension’s Conservation Through Community Leadership Program – Accepting Community Applications

Purdue Extension’s new Conservation through Community Leadership (CCL) program is now accepting applications for the inaugural community...

Economic Development – Placed Based Assets

More and more communities are beginning to recognize the need for place based asset strategies when it comes to economic development.

West Lafayette Parks Survey Results Are In

The department conducted the survey earlier this year. It asked questions about individual opinions on services, programs and facilities provided...

Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant

The award of a federally-funded $40,000 planning grant will allow city officials to develop a Downtown Revitalization Study to address ways to...

Purdue Extension Aids Frankfort in Downtown Revitalization Study Grant

Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces Annual Meeting in Frankfort, Indiana

“Imagining what Downtown Frankfort will look like in 10 years” was the whole point of the Enhancing the Value of Downtown Public Spaces...