Program areas at Mountain View Community Center
Successful kids: providing children the resources they need to thriveyouth hunger: removing barriers to learning by alleviating hunger. Offering supplemental nutrition to students through weekend food packs, family soup kits, and summer feeding programs. 8,280 weekend food packs and 1,360 soup kits were distributed to local students and families.educational & recreational enrichment: equipping students with the resources and support they need to succeed in school. Providing supplies and instruction through events and programs. 12 elementary students received 1-on-1 tutoring in pilot after-school tutor program; 100% showed improvement in reading comprehension. 1,000 students received a backpack and school supplies at the beginning of school year.service opportunities: giving children and youth the chance to volunteer in their Community. Opportunities include packing food, serving meals, and fun events.
Active seniors: promoting wellness through friendship and fitnesslunch and nutrition: sharing stories and laughter with other seniors while enjoying a nutritious lunch. Meals are based on the nutritional needs of seniors. Provided 2,014 free lunches to seniors.fitness and health: increasing balance and strength while improving health through free fitness classes. Organizing guest speakers who address whole-person health and valuable resources. 188 free fitness classes were provided; 100% of seniors tested maintained or increased in their strength, balance, and mobility.social connections: building friendships and support between seniors in the Community over games, activities, and conversation. Hosted 123 free presentations or classes to seniors geared towards health education, Community awareness and social interaction.
Hopeful families: building Community and support between neighborscommunity building: creating relational environments where families can connect with each other and with other families. Includes our seeds of change Community dinner and annual family friendly events. Through our free monthly family connection events we served a total of 756 participants.basic needs and support: providing basic resources for families in need through our good neighbor fund, and partnering with Community organizations to direct them to resources. 67 families were supported with essential needs funding with an additional 117 families received navigational services to Community resources. 92% of those surveyed reported an increase in at least one sector of self-sufficiency. Holistic health: helping families grow by hosting classes and opportunities to learn skills they need to manage family life and to grow in their passions and gifts through service.