1. What changes would make it easier for you or your family to thrive in Erie County?

2. Have you ever felt excluded from decisions or services that impact your community?

4. Do you have access to affordable healthcare (including mental health)?

5. What is your biggest health-related concern for yourself or your family?

6. What barriers do you face in accessing healthcare?

7. Are you afraid to access healthcare because of cost?

8. Do you have access to fruits and vegetables in your daily meals?

9. Are you vegetarian or follow a plant-based diet?

10. How often do you engage in physical activity or exercise per week?

11. Do you have a primary care doctor or health provider?

12. Do you have regular dental care?

13. Do you spend more than 4 hours on social media each day?

14. How often do you read books?

15. What is the best way that you learn new information?

16. Do you have a 401(k), IRA, or other retirement account?

17. Do you have life insurance?

18. Do you have a will?

19. Do you live paycheck to paycheck?

21. Do you have a checking or savings account?

22. What is the highest level of education completed in your household?

23. Do you believe local schools and youth programs are meeting community needs?

24. What educational opportunities do you feel are lacking in your community?

25. Would you or someone in your household benefit from a youth or adult job training?

26. Do you or anyone in your household work more than one job to pay bills?

27. Are you familiar with the term ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)?

28. What is the biggest issue you or someone you know face?

29. What is the biggest issue people in your neighborhood face?

30. Which issues do you believe Erie County nonprofits should prioritize? (Pick 3)

31. Where do you think is the most economically disadvantaged area(s) in Erie County?

32. What types of housing are most needed in your area? 

34. What do you want to see improved in your community?

35. If a new community-based organization were created, what issues should it focus on first?

36. Are you interested in volunteering to help transform your community?

37. What are some hidden strengths in your neighborhood that others may not see?

38. Would you support a community organization focused on housing and revitalization?

39. Are you familiar with 211? (211 is a free, confidential service once used to connect people with local help for food, housing, utilities, mental health, and more.)

40. Have you ever tried to get connected to services through any organization (such as United Way, a church, school, hospital, or help line)?

41. If yes, were you referred to another agency or program for help?

42. What challenges (if any) did you face in getting help after being referred? 

43.  If 211 or a similar resource were available in Erie County again, would you use it?

44. How would you prefer to be connected to help when you need it? 

45. What is your age group? (example: 18 - 24, 25 - 35)

46. What is your race or ethnicity? 

47. What is your gender?

48. Do you live in Erie County, Ohio?

49. What is your approximate yearly household income?

50. How many people live in your household?

51. Do you live in a two-parent household?