Opportunity Neighborhood

Social services - Opportunity Neighborhood provided and coordinated social services at three affordable housing sites. The site locations included polynesian village in new brighton, eden park apartments in brooklyn park, and ames lake Neighborhood on the east side of saint paul. The goals of Opportunity Neighborhood are to increase community safety, increase housing stability, and increase opportunities for family success. These goals are accomplished through a variety of services including early childhood programs, out of school time and summer programs, community gatherings, courtesy patrol, information and referral, and case management services. Services are provided by Opportunity Neighborhood and community partners. 2023 agency accomplishments:1. 2023 national night out with the bca drew over 300 residents and community members.2. 80% of participants in the literacy program raised their reading scores to grade level.3. 2023 holiday program served over 100 low-income families.4. 100% of participants in the afterschool and teen program had no negative contact with the police.