The work of the Steps project is focused heavily on community involvement, and is advised by a community consortium made up of a variety organizations and community members.
The consortium meets bimonthly and oversees the implementation of the community action plan and ensures that the plan takes into account the differing needs of cultural groups. In addition, the consortium provides expertise in different content areas, reviews program evaluation plans, and represents Steps publicly.
Community consortium members include:
· Community residents
· Allina Hospitals and Clinics
· AHA Greater Midwest Affiliate
· American Lung Association
· Children’s Hospital
· Minneapolis
· City of Minneapolis Mayor’s Office
· Hennepin County
· Hennepin Medical Society
· Hispanic Health Network
· Fairview Diabetes Care
· Medica
· Metropolitan Health Plan
· Midtown Greenway Coalition
· Migizi Communications
· Minneapolis American Indian Center
· Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
· Minneapolis Public Schools (Community Education)
· Minneapolis Urban League
· Native American Community Clinic
· Neighborhood Health Care Network
· NorthPoint Health and Wellness
· Northside Food Project
· Pediatric Home Services
· Stairstep Foundation
· U of MN
· YWCA
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