Neighborhood Centers are innovative and proactive in their approach to creating stronger communities.  While each center is distinctive – based upon the demographic makeup and unique needs of the surrounding neighborhoods – each has developed programs that are organized around six common focus areas:

 Innovations in Early Childhood Development

• Quality childcare that prepares kids for kindergarten
• Early intervention for children with behavioral issues
• Short and long-term crisis care for overwhelmed parents

 Innovations in Adult Education & Skill Development

• Computer classes & access to technology
• Legal services & tax preparation
• Financial literacy and family loans

 Innovations in Civic Engagement

• Leadership training
• Partnerships with neighborhood-based organizations
• New immigrant support & advocacy

 Innovations in Essential Resources

• Help locating housing and understanding tenants’ rights & responsibilities
• Food shelves & community cafés
• Family violence prevention and advocacy

  Innovations in Wellness

• Family healthcare advocacy, including health insurance enrollment, medical interpretation and translation
• Community health education, classes and workshops for people of all ages
• Exercise classes, athletic teams and walking clubs

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