This feedback will be included in the final Community Needs Assessment report and will help determine spending decisions countywide
VANCOUVER – Clark County Community Services has scheduled four public forums in January 2024 to discuss and get feedback on its low-income community needs survey conducted earlier this year. This feedback will be included in the final Community Needs Assessment report and will help determine spending decisions countywide.
These events are open to all. Registration is encouraged. Interpretation services will be provided upon request. Light refreshments will be available during in-person forums.
Community Forum in Vancouver
- Where: Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St.
- When: Tuesday, Jan. 9
- Open house/data walk: noon – 5 p.m.
- Forum: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Community Forum in Ridgefield
- Where: Ridgefield Community Library, Allene Wodaege Community Room, 210 N Main Ave.
- When: Wednesday, Jan. 17
- Open house/data walk: 1 – 5 p.m.
- Forum: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Community Forum in Camas
- Where: Camas Public Library, Dual Meeting Rooms A & B, 625 NE 4th Ave.
- When: Thursday, Jan. 25
- Open house/data walk: 1 – 3 p.m.
- Forum: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Forum
- Where: Zoom
- Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87386007799
- Meeting ID: 873 8600 7799
- When: 10 am – noon Tuesday, Jan. 23,
The confidential survey asked residents who are low-income about their family’s needs. Community Services will share data from the survey, and participants will have a chance to provide feedback and share their opinions on the findings.
Community Services is required to conduct a community needs assessment every three years. The results are used to help prioritize which programs and services will be funded in our community with Community Service Block Grant awards.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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