Data Mapping

La Crosse Area Community Foundation is conducting a community assessment focused on relationship mapping. The concept of social capital is crucial because it builds a network of support and shared resources across diverse groups. Strong relationships mean better information sharing, opportunities, and resources.

 

Goal: Community members will have an improved communication channel and increase access to information and resources leading to a more welcoming place.

 

Survey Links

Hover over the image with your phone camera or click the QR image and be redirected to the survey. To fill out a printable survey: Data Mapping English

QR Code to English Form: https://forms.office.com/r/YRLQvLgkx8 QR Code to Survey in Hmong: https://forms.office.com/r/2H4ksrA2ie QR Code for Survey in Mandarin: https://forms.office.com/r/LWS0s2FfSV QR Code for Survey in Russian: https://forms.office.com/r/sbRnHEHvB4 QR Code for Survey in Spanish: https://forms.office.com/r/XL80RPWDVx

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LACF conducting a data mapping survey? How does it relate to the work that LACF is doing?

  • LACF received a grant through the Connecting Communities in the Americas, an initiative led by CF Leads | Community Foundations Leading Change. LACF received 1 of 6 awards worldwide to do data mapping on community relationships.
  • Our project aims to collect data to better understand how immigrant, migrant and other communities receive and interact with information and where or who the information comes from.
  • We will share the knowledge learned from the survey and interacting in the community better. Overall, improving the way our whole community interacts with one another.

Where will the information be stored? Who will have access to the information?

  • The data collected by LACF is owned and stored in a secure location in line with their data retention policy. Community members and organizations will be able to access the report through our office and online.

When will the data be shared to the community?

  • LACF will share the data analysis community wide by December 2025.
  • LACF is planning to host 10-15 focus groups through the months of June-October and then analyze the data in November for sharing in December.

Where can I participate in a survey or focus group?

  • Local nonprofits, businesses and community organizations are hosting focus groups and survey completion events in partnership with LACF. If your organization, business or community would like to host a focus group, reach out to schedule this opportunity. Ellen Heydon, Grants Specialist | ellen@lacrosseareafoundation.org

What are the goals or measurable outcomes from this data being collected?

  • Community members will have an improved communication channel and increase access to information and resources leading to a more welcoming place.
    • Through the initial community relationships mapping project, we aim to identify where individuals receive their information and who our natural navigators are in the community to better serve the community. This will lead to more individuals receiving information and contacts in a timely and equitable manner.
  • We then hope the community of La Crosse will prioritize the hiring and training of navigators.
    • Navigators will connect to different internal communication networks. Paying marginalized individuals to serve the needs of their own communities will result in less reliance on untrained volunteer leaders, which will improve the quality and resilience of service channels.
    • In turn, organizations that hire navigators will help maintain the relationship with immigrant community members regardless of staff changes. Thus, developing formal relationships and communication channels that can lead to improved collaboration, can produce real benefits for underserved communities.