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• <br /> Summary of Findings <br /> Programs and Activities <br /> There appeared common themes from each group. These themes centered around <br /> the areas of: youth activities, social service accessibility for a portion of the population, <br /> senior citizen programs, a system of accessible transportation for youth and families, <br /> outreach programs to differing areas of the city, coordination of community resources, <br /> and support for families. These components were packaged differently by each group <br /> however there were commonalities. <br /> Youth Activities- The programs and services were perceived as greatly needed during <br /> the after school hours, days off school, and evenings. Also possible would be before <br /> school hours. They ranged from very organized activities to hang out space. <br /> Social Services- The groups all indicated a need for health and wellness services to <br /> be accessible as well as parenting and family support through a variety of agencies <br /> and programs. <br /> • Senior Citizen programs- The need was one of coordination and accessibility at a <br /> central location with support services in close proximately to residence. Daytime <br /> access to space was imperative. <br /> Transportation- Transportation was indicated as a barrier for segments of the <br /> population to include adults as well as children. The need was seen to participate in <br /> programs and activities as well as accessing basic needs. The adult needs were <br /> mostly during day time hours and after school hours for children. Highway 10 surfaced <br /> as a hazard and a barrier in reaching both sides of the community. <br /> Outreach- There appears to be great interest in providing services to families and <br /> youth that don't for a variety of reasons access the traditional mainstream delivery <br /> system. The ideas mostly centered on a mobile multipurpose unit that could bring a <br /> variety of services. <br /> Facilities and Facilities Location <br /> The groups were more diverse on this question. The commonality was the space <br /> available in the city now was inadequate to meet the program and service need. The <br /> ideas ranged from additions to existing buildings to an independent stand alone, <br /> centrally located building that could serve as a community center and service agency. <br /> To house the priorities set forth by the groups it indicates that spaces required would <br /> • include: a large multipurpose space, several other small spaces to house a variety of <br /> 20 <br />