People Goals

EDUCATION

1. 100% of children ages 0 to 5 are enrolled in early learning programs and demonstrate age-appropriate learning development across domains 2. Help school-aged children gain proficiency in core academic subjects, graduate high school, and pursue career or college pathway plans 3. Provide opportunities for postsecondary success. 4. Eliminate barriers to educational success

HEALTH

1. Increase access to affordable healthcare, prescriptions, and/or insurance for children, youth, and adults 2. Ensure access to substance misuse treatment, recovery, and prevention resources for target residents 3. Support target residents with mental and emotional health resources so they can experience an increased sense of well-being

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

1. Expand out-of-school learning opportunities for Western Heights children 2. Provide continued and expanded opportunities to explore interest in the arts 3. Foster a sense of safety and wellbeing among youth

ECONOMIC STABILITY

1. Build financial security for target residents 2. Increase knowledge and access to information that residents need to grow their wealth and protect their assets 3. Prepare target residents for careers that pay a living wage and connect them with opportunities to learn the skills necessary to benefit from local job offerings 4. Mitigate and eliminate barriers to education and employment so that target residents can obtain viable career pathways

FOOD SECURITY

1. Improve access to affordable, healthy, and fresh food. 2. Cultivate activities that improve nutrition education, healthier decision-making, and selfsustainability