At left, Cathy Hemans goes into more detail as the rest of us listen carefully.
The Lancaster group had some great ideas. Here's another in their own words:
Action Item
NORTHERN NECK COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER
(Lancaster Visions Group: Proposed 3/27/10
Description:
The Center will be a centralized gathering place, initially for women and their children under school age, where Moms can meet and interact with each other in a comfortable environment. The Center will be a place to visit with each other, form support groups and participate in programs and planned activities, targeting needs and interests determined by participants. The goals of the Center include networking, building support systems and helping people who desire to improve their lives and the lives of their families. The Center will serve as a central resource to provide information concerning area events and programs that will enrich and enhance the lives of those coming to and participating in the Center as well as offering programs and events on site. Supervision, care and enrichment activities will be available for the children during parent participation in adult programs.
Programs and information may include, for example, such topics as:
1. How to start and develop a business
2. Education planning (how to prepare for and get a GED; becoming a CNA; exploring other certifications and/or technical programs; educational opportunities at the community college level, etc. including identifying sources of funding, etc.)
3. Resume building; interviewing techniques; job related issues.
4. Parenting
5. Nutrition; meal planning/preparation
6. Arts, crafts, photography, gardening
7. Budgeting; credit and debt issues; home acquisition planning.
8. Matching volunteer mentor and/or coaches with those interested in one on one or group mentoring/coaching.
Location:
A suggested location might be the former Sears Roebuck store in the Lancaster Shopping Center which could be leased and divided into various spaces depending on type of use. Another possibility might be the development of such a center as an adjunct to the local library.
Staffing
Initially, one or two paid positions: Director, either full time or part-time. Part time would work if center initially open only on designated days. Part time assistant could be helpful. Develop and use volunteers for some functions. Community members with special areas of expertise used for programs.
Other Considerations
Parking
Transportation
Food Availability
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