Addressing Community Needs
Each year, we provide 10,000+ meals for seniors and children and administer 16,000+ service responses.
Basic Needs:
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Emergency Food Pantry
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Home Visits to elderly and housebound residents to assess needs
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Thrift Store for clothing and household items
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Christmas Baskets (food, toiletries, other essentials)
Dignity & Independence:
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Representative Payee & Budgeting Program for individuals who need assistance in coordinating finances to live independently
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Empowering Seniors Program to provide ongoing engagement among senior citizens, and activities that provide spiritual, emotional, and social support
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Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group & Narcotics Anonymous Support Group
Educational Offerings:
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Summer Renaissance Program for children and teens aged 6-17 for enriching academic, cultural, and recreational activities
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Career Education Program (CEP) to help high school students learn first-hand about career possibilities with on-the-job training
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Youth Power Project
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Children's Library
Community Events:
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Black Pot Cook-Off
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Family Fun Day & Bingo
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Festival of Words Community Stage
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Trick-or-Treat and Winter Wonderland celebrations
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Pre-teen/Teen Extravaganza
Disaster Relief:
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Emergency Support Services