what types of services should a community center offer to the public?

Question

like day care services for the pre-k aged kids and senior services... what types of classes and things

with this grant project i'm working on i also need to tell what i'm using to pay for what... so how do you think i should slit it up amongst 20 mil or 50 mil... i'm leaning toward doing it on 50 mil. simply because it's a center for a whole entire community

Answer 1

Most offer exercise classes, craft classes, places to hold meetings, day programs for preschoolers, senior congregate meals or clubs, work out rooms or swimming pools, computer classes

Answer 2

Access to computers and basic computer skills.

ESL classes, if needed in your community.

Employment search tips.

Social outlets - dances, day trips and so on - for seniors.

Parent and tot classes - arts and crafts, story time, gymnastics, stretching, that kind of thing.

Access to information about social services available in the community - welfare, health care, mental health care and so on.

Don't forget the older children and teens. After-school activities can save the community heartache and $$$. Most older teens won't be interested, but getting the middle-school kids involved in neighborhood clean-up, getting food to the hungry or other community services can change lives.

Diversity activities for all ages. "Ethnic" art shows, "learn about another culture" nights. Anything that can help a community become more accepting will bring enormous rewards.

Answer 3

You are going to need on-site qualified, certified emergency medical personnel.

You might also want to consider offering transportation for those seniors and parents who just cannot drive.

Crafts are important.
A napping room for both, children and seniors.
Offer some sort of church service for those seniors who do not get out much except to attend your center.
Offer a used clothing voucher for seniors to take to GoodWill for free clothes because seniors just don't have a lot of money.
Play cards and board games.
Most of all... include a friendly pet like, a golden retriever or a Labrador and a small friendly lap dog for the seniors to love while they are their.
You might also want to include an on-site counselor for some seniors who are dealing with grief and loss or terminal illness.

Good luck!
Sounds like a fantastic endeavor that will be personally rewarding for you.

Answer 4

Community Centres also offer Dances to the junior age groups, leadership training, Babysitting courses, resume building for teens. A community Centre should be very involved with youth and offer youth groups.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Those that you've listed are great. Even dance lessons and or movie night, karate or judo or some kind of martial arts, perhaps some arts and crafts classes, how about even an after school tutoring program. ☺