Housing and Community Services, Inc.

The HCS commitment to enriching and preserving the quality of life extends beyond the provision of a secure home environment. Each property’s Services Manager coordinates and facilitates a number of supportive programs designed to: promote economic independence; provide access to social service resources; offer community-wide activities and many other services. Programs, for adults and youth, may be administered in the setting of an on-site Community Learning Center, several of which have earned the HUD designation as a Certified Neighborhood Networks Center*.

These opportunities vary from one property to another and may include:

After school programs, such as tutoring and arts and crafts.

• Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other clubs.
• Youth programs, including an annual summer camp.
• Community education programs, such as GED and other classes.
• Social services resources and referral assistance.
• Recreational activities.

HCS tenants as well as residents of the surrounding neighborhoods may take advantage of the programs and also participate in fundraising events to help offset a portion of the costs that may be involved with some of the activities, such as the summer camps. This kind of cooperative effort brings people together, united in a common cause, and serves to additionally support the HCS mission to impart a real sense of community and mutual respect among its members.