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Appendix B: Survey Method
Instruments
Research Question: What are the best ways to build a relationship with the community?
Dear Residents,
We are students at Virginia Commonwealth University conducting a study related to Hands Up Ministries and
community involvement. We are researching more effective ways for Hands Up Ministries to interact with your
community. Your participation in this survey would be much appreciated.
Hands Up Ministries goal is to provide affordable, stable housing opportunities for Richmond’s under served.
Currently Hands Up Ministries is purchasing and restoring damaged houses in Highland Park to prepare them
for residency.
The purpose of this survey is to provide Hands Up Ministries with information that will help them develop relationship-building
strategies.
This survey is completely anonymous and confidential. None of your information will be given out at any point.
Instructions
The questions in this survey are formatted in a way that provides the most useful information. If a question
has multiple choices, please circle ONE that best applies to you. If the question asks you to rate your agreement
on a 1 to 10 scale, please circle the number that best describes you.
1. How often do you participate in community events? 1 being never and 10 being very frequently.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. How much free time are you willing to commit to hands up ministries?
a. None
b. 1-5 hours per week
c. 5+ hours a week
3. In what way do you usually access local news and information?
a. newspaper
b. flyers
c. internet
d. word of mouth
4. Would you attend a community meeting?
a. yes
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