11-05-12 Residential Neighborhoods Committee

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ate in Night Against Crime activities and also host an annual senior luncheon. They have leaf pickups, English/Spanish and Spanish/English classes and have a monthly bookmobile. They also work with other providers including fifteen (15) action providers who participate in Read Out in conjunction with the library. They partner with the Youth Services Bureau, Catholic Charities, YMCA and Mike Krunk of the County Council. They have been involved in nine(9)housing grants of$70,000 and various public works improvements. In 2006 they plan to focus on single moms, improving the newsletter and providing mini-breakfasts. The Council Attorney suggested that each of the Partnership Centers should consider making each of the various Council brochures available, and add them to the many valuable brochures which they currently have. Council Member Kuspa suggested that they consider having special events for all ages. Westside Neighborhood Partnership Center: Juanita Hill, Coordinator,noted that they have a strong youth focus, and partner with LaCasa and the Boys and Girls Club. Crime issues include looking for safe places to be, noting that their area is a transitional area. Many children are left by themselves and they provide an alternative. It has taken then three (3) years to establish a working relationship with IUSB, St. Mary's and Notre Dame in assisting students who are often 2-3 grade levels below where they should be. Their goal is to focus on improving two grade levels. They partner with the Urban League and others provide quality after school programs. Since they are located in a weed/seed area, they have received three (3) computers which has helped in adult program training programs. They are also working on strengthening and building business and organization ties. They are now talking with crime prevention so that they can reclaim their streets such as Jackson. Near Westside Partnership Center: Cynthia DeLeon, Coordinator, noted that they also focus on the community. They have 4-H programs for youth, street talk, utilize the book mobile, crime prevention, Code Enforcement, the Prosecutor's Office and have their own planner. They have two (2) clean-ups each year and a Senior Outreach Luncheon where over 200 people have been present. St. Joe Med Center pays for the dinner. Their bi-monthly newsletter goes to about 700 people. They were provided with 250 coats from the Center for Social Concerns. They are slated to move their location next year. They also receive aid from Catholic Charities. They have worked on an alley lighting program. Their Senior Prom had about 150 in attendance. They also work closely with their District Council Member(Charlotte D. Pfeifer). It was noted that Janice Miller has been on the Board for about ten(10) years and that they have a good working relationship with the Parks Department. Council Member Rouse noted that during the plunge he spoke with two (2) youth outside of the Center. They told him that the Center keeps them out of trouble. He noted that the dialogue which takes place with the volunteers working at the centers was evident. November 15,2005 Residential Neighborhoods Committee Page 3 of 4