Designed to help communities and

Designed to help communities and grassroots coalitions take charge in the fight
against disparities. The toolkit offers an overview of the causes and impacts of
disparities in health, an overview of how to look for data and health patterns
and using group action as a strategy to address health disparities in
communities. Cost for the toolkit is $15 for organizations, schools and libraries;
free for individual community members.
Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations
This association has as its mission to support and advance the affordable
housing, economic development and community building strategies of members,
and to build the power of low- and moderate-income people to achieve greater
economic, social and racial justice.
Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers
A statewide network of community health workers (CHWs) from all disciplines.
Founded in 2000 to enable CHWs to lead the movement to organize, define and
strengthen the profession of community health work.
Massachusetts Community Health Information Profile (MassCHIP)
The Massachusetts Community Health Information Profile offers free online access
to community-level data, including health and social indicators.
Office of Healthy Communities, Regional Centers for Healthy Communities
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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offices
RCHCS provide technical assistance to Massachusetts public health organizations
aiming to build community partnerships, foster interagency collaborations and better
serve communities. Programs offered include community leadership development,
data and support, and resource libraries. Contact information for the seven state
Regional Centers for Healthy Communities can be found through this Web site.
Office of Health Equity
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH)
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity
coordinates activities within MDPH to promote the optimal health and well-being of
immigrant, refugee and racial and ethnic minority communities statewide. The site
offers helpful links and resources.

Tool 2.2: Resources for Community Partnering (cont.)
Massachusetts Ethnic Media
Professionals involved with ethnic media work closely with diverse communities
and are often involved in organizing community workshops, career fairs and
festivals. Partnering with key media can be a powerful way to become more
involved in the communities you serve.
Ethnic Media Project
UMass Boston Center on Media and Society
The Center on Media and Society at UMass Boston offers an excellent,
comprehensive directory of ethnically and linguistically diverse media in
Massachusetts. The site is constantly updated and offers links and contact