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Central City South Communities for All Ages

Central City South Communities for All Ages. Lifelong Learning & Civic Engagement. Central City South. Central City South. 10,189 residents in 2 square miles Race 44% White, 7% African American, 4% Native American, 2% Asian and 34% of some other race. Ethnicity 77% Hispanic.

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Central City South Communities for All Ages

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  1. Central City South Communities for All Ages Lifelong Learning & Civic Engagement

  2. Central City South

  3. Central City South • 10,189 residents in 2 square miles • Race • 44% White, • 7% African American, • 4% Native American, • 2% Asian and 34% of some other race. • Ethnicity • 77% Hispanic

  4. Central City South • median age of 23.8 • Children 0 -18 = 42% (4,232) • Adults 19 - 59 = 45% (4,643) • Adults 60+ = 13% (1,314)

  5. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Older Adult (65+)Perspective • infrastructure issues: Lack of a pharmacy, a drinking water station, a mall, grocery store, a cafeteria (e.g. Luby’s), and closer medical services, especially for specialist • reliable transportation (with waits of less than 2-3 hours) • safety • adult education • better education for children • more recreation and activities, and access to computers • lack of quality services • not knowing about Services available

  6. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Adult (19-64) Perspective • Increased appearance of the homeless • Unabated high traffic use by 18 wheeler trucks • Air pollution generated by the Phoenix Brick Yard. • Crime associated with drugs sales and use that perpetuate other types of crime. • Outdated and inadequate street lighting. • Airplane noise and pollution. • Open alley ways that are no longer of use, but are a source for drug dealing, prostitution and other crime. • Blight in the form of vacant lots and uncared for properties. • Unavailability of a large grocery store. • Lack of sidewalks.

  7. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Youth Perspective • Quality affordable housing • Volunteering/Educational Opportunities • Bridging Generations Community • Celebrations • Transportation/Mobility • Working with decision makers • Leadership development • Community information

  8. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Summary Issues • Crime • Blight • Lack of Amenities • Lack of adequate recreational facilities & opportunities • High level of transient people

  9. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Strategies Community Leadership Academy Goal: continue building a pool of community residents prepared to participate in community safety projects and increasing the capacity for solving community problems from an intergenerational perspective.

  10. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Leadership Academy • Two day workshop covering Personal & Grassroots • Graduate Reunions for continued education and networking opportunities

  11. Central City South Communities for All AgesLeadership Academy Class I “I think the Leadership Class is presented really nice. It gave me a feeling like getting Vitamin C when you have the flu! A real booster. Those kids in my class had a lot of good ideas! You think you know everything until you hear their ideas”. Graduate Job Salinas 52 Year Old

  12. Central City South Communities for All Ages Leadership Academy Class II “ I did not realize that older people were really interested in what a young kid had to say. I did not think it would be that important. It was really interesting!” Shannon Johnson 12 Years Old

  13. Central City South Communities for All AgesLeadership Academy Class III & IV “This class made me realize I that I need to work at having better communication and more respect for my daughter!” Graduate – Gloria Cordova 52 Years Old

  14. Leaders – developing skills to be part of the changes in our community Youth and Seniors of the community learning together to have a role in community change

  15. Communities for All AgesLeadership Academy IV2006 Saturdays, October 7th & 14th Contact: Eva O. Olivas to register (602) 253-6895 X 102

  16. Communities for All Ages Community for All AgesLeadership Academy Welcome Back Graduates! 2005-06 Leadership Academy Graduates Mini-Conference and Recognition Luncheon Reunion and Recognition Mini-Conference and Luncheon Saturday - August 12, 2006 10:30a-1:30p

  17. Welcome Shannon JohnsonGraduate Leadership Academy II • Housekeeping • Cell Phones • (Place on Vibrate) • 2. Restrooms • 3. Food

  18. Person Place or Thing gameGrace Salinas – GraduateLeadership Academy I Place Person Thing

  19. Game Rules Goal:Figure out what is on your tag! How: Ask questions – BUT!!! They can only be Yes or No questions. For example: “Am I green?” Yes/No “Am I tall?” Yes/No Limits: You may only ask one question per person If you need an interpreter – raise your hand!!!

  20. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role? Bill Wilson From the rubble of a wasted life, he overcame alcoholism and founded the 12-step program that has helped millions of others do the same

  21. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role? Pancho Villa so the saying goes,…was “hated by thousands and loved by millions.” He was a Robin Hood to many and a cruel, cold-blooded killer to others. But who was this colorful controversial hero of the Mexican Revolution and where did he come from?

  22. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role? Rosa Parks Her simple act of protest galvanized the American civil rights revolution

  23. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role? Harvey Milk People told him no openly gay man could win political office. Fortunately, he ignored them

  24. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role Anne Frank With a diary kept in a secret attic, she braved the Nazis and lent a searing voice to the fight for human dignity

  25. Leadership Roles • Yourself: Read and Learn Develop your personal skills Live well – Qualities of a Leader

  26. Think outside the box!!

  27. Be Adventurous! Try Something New!

  28. Be Creative! Paint!!! Write!!! Read Laugh!!!

  29. Start with you! Name 2 things that you can give to your family Your family: Don’t we wish!!!

  30. Leadership Roles Your City Name 2 things that you can do to build a great city!

  31. Leadership Roles • Your State What are two ways that you can contribute in building a better Arizona

  32. Leadership Roles • National What 2 things will you do to contribute to this great nation?

  33. Leadership Roles How can you make this world a better place?

  34. Leaders – Where, How, Why did they end up in this role How would you answer this question about yourself? What stories will people remember about you and your contributions as a leader?

  35. Can you see it? The Beauty of Life

  36. Can you feel how it warms your body?

  37. Can you taste the richness?

  38. Can you hear the music?

  39. Leaders: They share it! They Teach it! The live it!

  40. Thank you for joining us. We are proud of YOU!

  41. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Major Accomplishment: Recruitment of 32 participants 80% Show Rate 100% in attendance completed the course and graduated

  42. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Major Accomplishment: Civic Engagement At Entry: 40% Current: 76% Increase of: 36%

  43. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Our Neighborhood – A Community for All Ages Newsletter Goal: augment residents’ awareness of the numerous community resources available.

  44. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages

  45. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages 2006 Distribution to date: Number of bi-Monthly Issues have been delivered to individual households, businesses, schools and service providers 22,500

  46. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages October 2006 Survey - Highlights 80% Increased knowledge as a result of the newsletter 67% accessed resources due to newsletter 62% Shared information with friends

  47. 2006 CCS CFAA Advisory Council Membership • Phoenix Revitalization Corporation • Association for Supportive Childcare • Valley Christian Center • COP - Central Family Services Center • Arizona Public Service • Harmon Library • Maricopa Skills Center • Community Food Connections • COP HOPE VI - Youth Caseworker • Association for Supportive Childcare • ASU Joint Urban Design • Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus Pine Council • City of Phoenix - HOPE VI • Marcos De Niza Tenant Council • Marcos De Niza Garden Program • City of Phoenix Community Initiatives • City of Phoenix Senior Services

  48. Central City SouthCommunities for All Ages Goals: The CCS CFAA will continue to address life long learning and volunteerism as a means to impact community safety issues through the continued development of a pool of skilled residents, distribution of information and resources

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