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It is important to note that while many states have communities involved in processes similar to CHART, few, if any, offer a team of professionals to support these initiatives, and none have a statewide partnership that is as committed to the process as Missouri does. The relationship between the key partner organizations is a unique phenomenon, and is certainly a key success factor for the process. CHART is an active member of the Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities, a national network that exists as a multi-sector partnership to service the widespread communities movement in the U.S. The Coalition serves as both a link to resources, and as a voice for policy and action. The issues and concerns, as well as the successes, of Missouri communities are carried to this national Coalition to present a unified voice for communities nationwide. CHART is an innovative approach to empowered community development. It provides communities the opportunity to participate in the process of change. The CHART process provides a vehicle for communities to take charge of the future, to determine locally how issues are addressed, and to set a course that assures improved health, quality of life, and sustainable community systems for the 21st century.
需要注意的是，虽然许多州都有社区参与类似于CHART的流程，但很少有州（即便有也寥寥无几）能提供专业人员团队来支持这些举措，而且没有一个州建立了像密苏里州那样致力于该流程的全州范围伙伴关系。关键伙伴组织之间的关系是一种独特现象，无疑是该流程取得成功的关键因素。CHART是更健康城市与社区联盟的活跃成员，该联盟是一个全国性网络，作为多部门伙伴关系存在，旨在服务美国广泛的社区运动。该联盟既是获取资源的纽带，也是政策与行动的发声渠道。密苏里州各社区的问题、关切以及成功经验都传达给这个全国性联盟，以便为全国各社区发出统一声音。CHART是一种创新的社区赋权发展方法。它为社区提供了参与变革过程的机会。CHART流程为社区掌控未来、在本地确定如何解决问题以及设定一条确保21世纪健康状况改善、生活质量提高和社区系统可持续发展的道路提供了一个载体。
