Priority Area Overview
Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Inc. is a 501 c3 non-profit entity, comprised of community members and advocates working together through a comprehensive, coordinated approach for planning accountability. CGIC serves as a resource to agencies addressing overall health and well-being while leveraging resources for community initiatives that align with the strategic long-range plan known as the Chatham Community Blueprint. The purpose of the Coalition is to improve community well-being by engaging and leading the community work collectively in its development, implementation of strategic priorities that guide policy, programs and resource allocation.
CGIC has access to more than 200 community level indicators. Areas of concern were presented to the community for reaction and assistance in prioritization. An array of community participation opportunities were provided to include: eight (8) neighborhood forums that aligned with Chatham County commission districts, seven (7) different focus group conversations, four (4) conversation with specific populations, and three community-wide forums. Through this process, vision statements and goals for each of the four priority areas: Economy, Education, Health and Quality of Life. In addition, specific community level indicators were selected to serve as key measurements of community success for improved well-being.
CGIC has access to more than 200 community level indicators. Areas of concern were presented to the community for reaction and assistance in prioritization. An array of community participation opportunities were provided to include: eight (8) neighborhood forums that aligned with Chatham County commission districts, seven (7) different focus group conversations, four (4) conversation with specific populations, and three community-wide forums. Through this process, vision statements and goals for each of the four priority areas: Economy, Education, Health and Quality of Life. In addition, specific community level indicators were selected to serve as key measurements of community success for improved well-being.