Key Concepts:
Social capital
Bonding capital
Bridging capital
Social cohesion
Charitable giving
Trust

Key Questions:
How can one go about measuring the health of a community?  It's needs?

What is the magnitude of need in the community?  How can you categorize the different types of needs?

What resources are available in the community?  Through nonprofit organizations (including congregations)?  Government?  Schools (public and private)?

Research and Other Resources:
McKnight
Chapin Hall
Putnam