TownCreek Vision Corporation BHO Jillian Riley Volunteer Coordinator Monday 31 st August 2015 BHO 8/31/2015

This Presentation…  Why a survey  Details on the TownCreek Survey  Community Demographics  Community Economics  Community Households  Community Houses  Community Health  Community Activities BHO 8/31/2015

Why a Survey?  To better understand the needs and wants in the TownCreek Community.  To quantify the needs in the community – DATA!  THE GOAL: is to use this data to create a community action plan to help address the challenges, found in the survey, through community programing. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Survey Info  Began Community Survey in October  TownCreek Vision distributed 300 surveys in churches and at community center.  TownCreek had a community action day and passed out surveys.  TownCreek Vision collected surveys in May  68 surveys were collected.  23% completion rate.  Average completion rate is between 10% - 15%. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Demographics BHO 8/31/2015

Neighborhoods people live in: BHO 8/31/2015

Gender: BHO 8/31/2015

Veteran: BHO 8/31/2015

Age: BHO 8/31/2015

Education: BHO 8/31/2015

Ethnicity: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  Lots of woman participation.  Many educated community members.  Opportunity to better engage Hispanics/Latinos and the millennial generation. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Economics

Sources of Income: BHO 8/31/2015

Yearly Income: BHO 8/31/2015

Assistance: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  Variety of Income levels.  Many on fixed incomes.  Many not on assistance. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Households

Households: BHO 8/31/2015

Households with people under 18: BHO 8/31/2015

Where – Access the Internet: BHO 8/31/2015

How - Access to Internet: BHO 8/31/2015

Internet Service at Home: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  40% of households have children under 18 years of age.  48% do not have internet at home.  Opportunity to engage people through mobile device. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Houses

Type of Home: BHO 8/31/2015

Age of Homes: BHO 8/31/2015

Own or Rent Home: BHO 8/31/2015

Condition of Home: BHO 8/31/2015

Mobile homeowners, do you… BHO 8/31/2015

Condition of Home Water System: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  Most community members are homeowners.  People are rooted and therefore loyal to the community.  76% need some type of repairs on their home. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Health

Health Insurance: BHO 8/31/2015

Health Conditions: BHO 8/31/2015

How often do you eat Fast Food: BHO 8/31/2015

Eat the following…..# of days per week: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  Diabetes and Hypertension are the number 2 health concerns in the community.  Less fast food and more fruits and vegetables.  Being Healthy is a lifestyle that can be integrated in each program. BHO 8/31/2015

Community Activities

Community Center Awareness: BHO 8/31/2015

Attendance at Community Center Events: BHO 8/31/2015

Types of Events at Community Center: BHO 8/31/2015

3 Important Takeaways  People know about the community center.  People are willing to attend events at the community center.  People can’t come to events if you don’t have them. BHO 8/31/2015

Thank You! Thank you for letting BHO assist you all in this work! BHO Jillian Riley Volunteer Coordinator (910) BHO 8/31/2015