KEY INITIATIVES
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Project Access employs an onsite Resident Service Coordinator at each unique family and senior resource center to implement programs and services addressed to meet individual and community needs. These services support our 4 key service initiatives:
48.8 million Americans (including 16.2 million children) live in households that lack the means to get enough food on a regular basis.
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GOAL: Provide education to increase knowledge of proper nutrition, preventative services, and access to health resources to improve residents’ health.
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HOW: Health and Nutrition Education, Supplemental Food Programs, Health Fairs and Preventive Services, Health Insurance Assistance
Low-income youth are 5 times more likely to drop out of school.
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GOAL: Prepare children for kindergarten, increase academic achievement and improve self-esteem and study habits.
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HOW: School Readiness for 3 to 5 year-olds, After-School Programs, Teen Leadership Programs, College and Career Preparation
A minimum wage worker would have to work 130 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom unit at fair market rent in California.
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GOAL: Assist residents to attain or retain employment, improve their knowledge on saving money, and address the digital divide by increasing access to technology.
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HOW: Financial Literacy and Education, Employment Assistance, Computer Lab Access and Technology Training, Second Language Acquisition, GED and Vocational Training Preparation
ECONOMIC STABILITY
COMMUNITY BUILDING
The average cost of Assisted Living is a staggering $3,675/month.
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GOAL: To provide opportunities for residents in order to strengthen family and community development.
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HOW: Family Engagement, Community Building Events, Community Safety and Awareness, Social and Recreational Activities for Seniors
14,000
TOTAL RESIDENTS SERVED IN 2016!
OVER
OUR IMPACT
Residents participated in health and wellness education programs
6,490
5,121
Youth served in School Readiness, After-School Programs and Teen Programs
1,742
Seniors participated in socialization, health and wellness and transportation programs
4,036
Adults and youth accessed technology through our computer labs and classes
8,827
Residents received a referral to an off-site service, participated
in community building events or received translation and
interpretation services
94% of residents would recommend Project Access services to neighbors.
97% of residents indicated that the information they received will help them save more money and/or reduce debt.
93% of residents reported that Project Access helped them form stronger relationships with their neighbors.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
EDUCATION FOR YOUTH