Program areas at Hanna Community Center
The Community health initiative identifies Community members' needs in social services. In addition, it bridges the gap between providers of health, social, and Community services and the underserved and hard-to- reach populations within the Community. The Community health initiative reached more than 2,100 individuals through various programming initiatives and activities.
Youth division: the after-school program improves reading competency, math skills, and the intellectual progression, which in turn makes youth more successful in school and contributes to an appreciation for learning. Over 994 units of after-school services were provided. An average of 30 youth were in attendance each week.
Summer camp facilitates experiential educational learning through hands on programs and activities with a focus on socialization, recreation, and education. An average of 20 youth were in attendance each week during a 10 to 12-week summer camp.
Community services include the internet cafe, facility use for activities, and the annual thanksgiving dinner. Senior division not only provides a safe place where seniors can gather for Community and socialization, but they are able to take part in our wellness programs and use the wellness Center. The wellness programs include, but are not limited to, nutrition classes, heart health, balance classes, blood pressure screening, diabetes awareness, and health fairs. The wellness Center is a monitored exercise room where the seniors can work out and ear incentives. The seniors also participate in fun social activities: outing, euchre, bingo, and have occasional guest speakers. Emergency services: food pantry provides nutritional food to low to middle income families, individuals, and the elderly. The pantry allows them to stretch their food budget, which allows them more money to meet their financial obligations. In addition, it provides one of their most important basic needs. Over 200 households were served.