Mt. Pleasant Community Zone Strategic Plan

1. Mt. Pleasant Community Zone Strategic Plan 2006-2020

2. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 2 Strategic Plan Contents Vision Mission Goals Organizational Goals Community Goals Strategic Metrics Organizational Metrics Community Metrics

3. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 3 Vision Mt. Pleasant will be a healthy community that is an inviting locale in which to live, work, learn, worship and play. The community, families, and individuals support each other, particularly in ensuring that the community�s children obtain a quality education and grow up to become healthy, productive adults. Adequate resources will be available to provide a safe and clean community that provides necessary services and supports the economic self-sufficiency of all households.

4. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 4 Mission Mt. Pleasant Community Zone supports the aspirations of individuals and families in the Mt. Pleasant Community through direct service provision and grants.

5. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 5 Organizational Goals Governance: Establish and sustain effective and ethical governance procedures. Financial Viability: Maintain long term financial viability. Competency: Acquire resources needed to implement evidence-based practices or other initiatives with the greatest likelihood of producing sustainable positive outcomes in the community.

6. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 6 Community Goals Economic Development: Expand opportunities for Mt. Pleasant residents to increase income and wealth Education: Expand the value of educational opportunities and benefits available to Mt. Pleasant residents resulting in increased numbers of graduates with viable options for pursuing life-long learning, career goals, or entrepreneurial opportunities

7. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 7 Community Goals Physical Environment & Safety: Maintain and improve the visual appeal of Mt. Pleasant, its functional capacity, sense of safety, and level of community investment Community & Family Empowerment: Empower individuals and families in the Mt. Pleasant Community to reach their full potential

8. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 8 Metrics of Organizational Goals Governance 2011 2020 Board complement complete 100% 100% Skills/experience matrix 100% 100% completed and filled Financial viability Diversity of funding sources Size of budget $2.1M $4.2M Percentage of funds from one funder 49% 25% Odelia V. Robinson Endowment $25K $50K

9. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 9 Metrics of Organizational Goals Competency 2011 2020 High qualified staff 100% 100%

10. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 10 Metrics of Community Goals Physical Environment & Safety 2011 2020 Improved physical appearance Urban Forestry 3 3 projects/yearly projects yearly Community Streetscape projects Fewer dilapidated/abandoned properties 15% 25% Number of street clubs 35% 75% of MP streets Increased sense of safety Decrease number of traffic accidents/injuries by 25% 60% Safe Havens 2 Zones All 4 Zones 100% needed 100% needed

11. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 11 Metrics of Community Goals Physical Environment & Safety 2011 2020 Increased volunteerism In MPCZ sponsored projects 25% 60% Number of youth involved in 30% 60% community services (MPCZ/KH) Number of adults involved in 50% 75% community Fund collaborative efforts Leverage of Dollars/Funding

12. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 12 Metrics Of Community Goals Community & 2011 2020 Family Empowerment Improved communication 30% 70% Increased use of community 30% 70% Resources & Services Fund collaborative efforts Leverage of Dollars/Funding

13. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 13 Metrics of Community Goals Education 2011 2020 In partnership with KidsHealth 2020 in reaching the agency�s educational goals. In-School Centers 2 5 Results of program participants Increased test scores 20% 40% Improved attendance/ 15% drop 30% drop decrease truancy Increase parent participation In-School Centers 25% 75% School 15% 50% Fund collaborative efforts Leverage of Dollars/Funding

14. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 14 Metrics of Community Goals Economic Development 2011 2020 Employment activities/support Increased wealth 20% 40% (program participants) Successful business development Business Start-ups 15% 30% Store Front Vacancy rate decrease 30% 60% Fund collaborative efforts Leverage of Dollars/Funding

15. 9/14/2006 MPCZ Board Approval 15 Implementation Strategy In implementing strategies to achieve the goals of this Strategic Plan, Mt. Pleasant Community Zone is committed to an overriding strategy of collaboration with governmental and non-profit agencies, as well as for-profit entities, who can provide the necessary expertise to most effectively and efficiently implement programs and tactics that support the goals of the plan. It is anticipated that these organizations, who may be based in Mt. Pleasant or outside the community, will provide expertise in such areas as economic development, provision of specific social services, education, and community safety.