Harrisonburg Rockingham Health Community Council

Contact Details

info@healthycommunitycouncil.org

Description

The Healthy Community Council (HCC) is a community coalition composed of stakeholders representing community agencies, universities and non-profit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Virginia. Based on recent U.S. Census data, there are approximately 120,000 residents in the community. The HCC has developed collaborative relationships with the four area colleges and universities, including JMU. This partnership-learning model benefits the community, faculty and students.

Web Presence

http://www.healthycommunitycouncil.org/

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

The council was established in 1996.

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Primary Focus of Program

Community and Economic development

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Council

On/Off campus

Off campus