Developing Programs for Your Centers

In rural and urban communities across America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, there are Neighborhood Networks centers--and each one is different. Because each community has its own needs and strengths, there is no single formula for developing programs, services, and activities.

Center individuality gives stakeholders latitude in determining what residents want and how those needs can be met. Neighborhood Networks centers face a number of issues in developing programs--assessing resident needs, selecting the right programs, generating financial support, involving residents, building partnerships, and measuring progress.