Assessing Community Needs
Small communities struggle to know themselves, without access to census data, housing information, and poverty statistics that are available to larger communities. One way that Community Foundations assess the unique needs of their communities and help track the efforts of their Social Profit communities is through Vital Signs research, supporting surveys and data collection directly and through our community partners.
State of the Cortes Social Profits 2026.
Check out the 2026 Cortes Island Community Foundation and Social Profit health at a glance. This presentation was put together after the 2025 Social Profit Network gathering.
Vital Sign 2024
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the survey.
We ended up with 330 responses, which means we can be 95% confident that the results truly reflect the Cortes Island community, with just a 4% margin of error.
The 2024 Vital Signs Report is a powerful tool designed to illuminate the areas where our community thrives and identify the aspects that need our collective attention and effort. The information collected is being meticulously analyzed and will be published widely, ensuring complete transparency and accessibility for all community members.
Together, we are building a stronger, more informed future, one insight at a time.
State of the Cortes Social Profits 2023.
Check out the 2023 Cortes Island Community Foundation and Social Profit health at a glance. This presentation was put together for the 2023 Social Profit Network gathering. Learn more about the amazing social profits on cortes that are helping to turn these needs into successes.
Check the RIEP Community Feedback Survey results.
Before Vital Signs, the SRD and the Strathcona Community Health Network, created the Social Determinants of Health Fact Sheet as well as the Cortes Island Housing Needs Data.
To learn more about the need and pressures related to Housing on Cortes visit the extensive resources section of the Cortes Community Housing Society.
Visit the Cortes Community Economic Development Association for the LEAP Report update (Local Economic Action Plan of 2024), the Tourism plan, and more.