Anytown Arizona, Inc.

Because Anytown Arizona provides a one-of-a-kind
educational experience addressing the core social issues
weaving through our everyday lives, our programs deliver
a lasting impact. The five key objectives are achieved
not only during the program itself, but also as
participants reflect upon their experience and apply their
learnings throughout their lives.

The objectives are:
1. Increase self-esteem and personal empowerment.
2. Enhance trust, mutual understanding, and respect
among diverse individuals.
3. Build citizenship, personal responsibility, and
leadership abilities.
4. Foster appreciation of diversity.
5. Improve communication and conflict resolution skills.

PROGRAM EVALUATION
In 2004 the National Conference for Community and
Justice conducted a survey research study of 158
participants to evaluate the Anytown program in relation
to its stated objectives.

RESULTS:
Overall Rating: Participants were asked to rate the
program "On a scale of 1-10 (1 being lowest), how would
you rate the Anytown experience?"

99% rated the program as a positive experience (6 or
higher)
96% rated the program very positively (8 or higher)

Growth Measure: Participants were asked to identify to
what extent the Anytown program increased specific
skills, knowledge and attitudes on a scale of 1-5.

97% reported growth in thier leadership ability
96% reported improvement in self-esteem
98% reported improvement of communication skills
97% reported better understanding of diversity
97% reported growth in conflict resolution skills
96% reported growth in their respect for other faiths
97% reported improvements in personal empowerment

The research demonstrates the positive impact on
participants. The program's strongest outcome is the
participants' improved understanding of diversity and
differences, which is, in turn, a strong source of
leadership skill, empowerment, communication and
conflict resolution.

What does Anytown mean to you?
Anytown is people.

Anytown was about breaking through
my scariest barrier: me. It was about
being true to myself, getting rid of
masks. It was about discovering
myself. It was about accepting me. I
was about empowering me.

Anytown was finding a true family. I
got to know amazing people that I am
very fond of and constantly look up to.
They are heroes to me. I know I'm not
alone even in those dark nights when I
can't even see myself. Anytown was
learning to do the things the hard way.
It was daring to ask for help.

Anytown was aging wise with a child's
heart. Anytown was becoming mature.
It was growing. It was living. It was
getting to know the bumps of the road.
It was hugs, songs, tears, and laughs.
Anytown is hope.