CAC of Fayette County Community Needs Survey

Community Action Commission of Fayette County operates several programs including; Housing, Early Childhood, PIPP/HEAP Energy Programs, Transportation, Prevention, Domestic Violence, and Senior Programs.

The mission of the Community Action Commission of Fayette County is to combat causes of poverty, expand community services, and implement projects necessary to provide services and further community improvements.

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* 1. Choose what category best fits your gender.

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Transgender

Other

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* 2. Choose what catergory best fits your age.

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. Choose the category that best fits your ethnicity.

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native American or Alaskan Native

White or Caucasian

Multiracial or Biracial

Other

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* 4. Choose the category that best identifies your household income level.

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 5. Choose the category that best describes your level of education.

12th grade or less

Graduated high school or equivalent (GED)

Some college, no degree

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree or higher

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* 6. Which category best describes your relationship with CAC of Fayette County?

Customer/Program Participant

Board Member

Employee

Community Partner

Member of the community

Funder/Donor

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which community sectors describes you? Check all that apply.

Courts

Law Enforcement

Elected Official

Government Employee

Education Provider

Low-Income

Medial Professional/Healthcare

Faith-based Organization

Business

Youth

Parent

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Agency

Program participant/client

Community Member

Funder/Donor

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* 8. How long have you been involved with CAC of Fayette County?

Less than one year

Between 1-3 years

Between 3-5 years

Between 5-10 years

Over 10 years

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* 9. The mission of the Community Action of Fayette County is to combat causes of poverty, expand community services, and implement projects necessary to provide services and further community improvements. Its mission is also to consider the problems concerning youth, adults, and senior citizens and deal with the prevention and solving of those problems. The development and management of affordable housing for special populations like individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental illness, victims of domestic violence, the homeless and/or disabled, and low to moderate income individuals, families, and seniors is a specific purpose of the agency, as is the development of income-generating projects consistent with the purposes of the corporation which will increase funds available for services and reduce the agency's dependence on public funds.

Our vision is to facilitate the development of effective community programs that provide every individual and neighborhood in our community the opportunity to thrive.

Do you believe CAC is meeting that mission and vision? Why or why not?

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* 10. Based on your knowledge of CAC, rate the following areas on a scale of 1-4

	1 - Poor	2 - Satisfactory	3 - Highly Satisfactory	4 - N/A did not use
Senior Programs - Caregiver, Homemaker, Healthy U, Matter of Balance	Senior Programs - Caregiver, Homemaker, Healthy U, Matter of Balance 1 - Poor	Senior Programs - Caregiver, Homemaker, Healthy U, Matter of Balance 2 - Satisfactory	Senior Programs - Caregiver, Homemaker, Healthy U, Matter of Balance 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Senior Programs - Caregiver, Homemaker, Healthy U, Matter of Balance 4 - N/A did not use
Head Start/Early Head Start	Head Start/Early Head Start 1 - Poor	Head Start/Early Head Start 2 - Satisfactory	Head Start/Early Head Start 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Head Start/Early Head Start 4 - N/A did not use
OhioKan Kinship & Adoption Program	OhioKan Kinship & Adoption Program 1 - Poor	OhioKan Kinship & Adoption Program 2 - Satisfactory	OhioKan Kinship & Adoption Program 3 - Highly Satisfactory	OhioKan Kinship & Adoption Program 4 - N/A did not use
Homeless Shelter	Homeless Shelter 1 - Poor	Homeless Shelter 2 - Satisfactory	Homeless Shelter 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Homeless Shelter 4 - N/A did not use
Rapid Re-Housing	Rapid Re-Housing 1 - Poor	Rapid Re-Housing 2 - Satisfactory	Rapid Re-Housing 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Rapid Re-Housing 4 - N/A did not use
Permanent Supportive Housing	Permanent Supportive Housing 1 - Poor	Permanent Supportive Housing 2 - Satisfactory	Permanent Supportive Housing 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Permanent Supportive Housing 4 - N/A did not use
Domestic Violence Shelter	Domestic Violence Shelter 1 - Poor	Domestic Violence Shelter 2 - Satisfactory	Domestic Violence Shelter 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Domestic Violence Shelter 4 - N/A did not use
Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP/PIPP)	Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP/PIPP) 1 - Poor	Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP/PIPP) 2 - Satisfactory	Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP/PIPP) 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP/PIPP) 4 - N/A did not use
Self Help Housing Credit Repair	Self Help Housing Credit Repair 1 - Poor	Self Help Housing Credit Repair 2 - Satisfactory	Self Help Housing Credit Repair 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Self Help Housing Credit Repair 4 - N/A did not use
Pathways to Recovery/Prevention	Pathways to Recovery/Prevention 1 - Poor	Pathways to Recovery/Prevention 2 - Satisfactory	Pathways to Recovery/Prevention 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Pathways to Recovery/Prevention 4 - N/A did not use
Mobility Management	Mobility Management 1 - Poor	Mobility Management 2 - Satisfactory	Mobility Management 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Mobility Management 4 - N/A did not use
Transportation	Transportation 1 - Poor	Transportation 2 - Satisfactory	Transportation 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Transportation 4 - N/A did not use
Weatherization	Weatherization 1 - Poor	Weatherization 2 - Satisfactory	Weatherization 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Weatherization 4 - N/A did not use
Social Media/ATV	Social Media/ATV 1 - Poor	Social Media/ATV 2 - Satisfactory	Social Media/ATV 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Social Media/ATV 4 - N/A did not use
Facilities	Facilities 1 - Poor	Facilities 2 - Satisfactory	Facilities 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Facilities 4 - N/A did not use
Customer Service while visiting CAC	Customer Service while visiting CAC 1 - Poor	Customer Service while visiting CAC 2 - Satisfactory	Customer Service while visiting CAC 3 - Highly Satisfactory	Customer Service while visiting CAC 4 - N/A did not use

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* 11. What other programs do you think CAC should investigate to serve needs within the community?

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* 12. What do you see as the most important issues that will likely impact CAC and the low-income community during the next 3 years?

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* 13. Do you see opportunities for CAC to partner with another organization or to provide specific services that would help our community? IF so, in what area and how?

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* 14. Rank the following as the biggest issue faced by middle income, working poor and those living in poverty for Fayette County.

Access to affordable housing
Access to healthy food
Alcohol or other drug abuse
Criminal history or other legal matters
Health costs/lack of insurance/cost of insurance
Lack of education/access to education
Under employment (less than full time or not making a living wage)
Childcare
Transporation
Family (lack of support, familial relationships)
Other financial issues (credit, savings, etc.)

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* 15. What are the 3 top things that impact employment and underemployment in our community?

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* 16. Do you perceive Community Action programs to accessible to individuals of all races?

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 17. Do you perceive Community Action staff to have a deep understanding about barriers to opportunity and racial inequities? If no, please explain.

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 18. Do you perceive Community Action programs to be accessible to individuals regardless of disability status?

Yes

If no, please explain

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* 19. Do you perceive Community Action facility and parking situation to be adequate to meet staff, partner, and program participant needs?

Yes

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* 20. Do you have any general comments or questions?

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* 21. Please leave your contact information if you are willing to provide more information in person or over the phone.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number