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Community Needs Survey 2026

To help us understand how to better support our neighbors, please share a bit about your current situation. Your answers help us identify where our community is thriving and where more resources are needed.

Every story matters. By sharing your experiences, you are helping us build a clearer picture of the challenges and triumphs within our neighborhoods. Please be assured that your responses are confidential and will be used to shape programs and advocate for the services that matter most to you.

We’ll start with some basic information to help us understand the diverse perspectives represented in our community.
PART 1: ABOUT YOU & YOUR HOUSEHOLD
1.What is your age?(Required.)
2.Including yourself, how many people live in your household?(Required.)
3.What is your gender?(Required.)
4.What is your race? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
5.What is your ethnicity?(Required.)
6.What is your primary source of income? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
7.Based on your household income, do you consider yourself low income, middle income, or higher income?(Required.)
8.Which of the following best describes your role in the community?(Required.)
9.Which county do you live in?(Required.)
PART 2: FOUNDATIONS OF WELLBEING
EMPLOYMENT
10.What is your employment status(Required.)
11.If you are unemployed or retired, what are the main barriers to finding work or supplementing your income? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
12.Is fear for physical safety a reason you miss work?(Required.)
EDUCATION & COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
13.What is the highest level of education you have completed?(Required.)
14.Do you feel you have access to affordable education, training, or lifelong learning opportunities in your community?(Required.)
15.Would you or your household benefit from any of the following? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
16.Which of the following, if any, limit your ability to use the internet or digital devices (like smartphones or tablets) for daily tasks? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
INCOME, INFRASTRUCTURE, & ASSET BUILDING
17.Do you feel your current household income is sufficient to meet your basic needs?(Required.)
18.What are the biggest financial challenges your household faces? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
19.What services would help improve your financial stability?(Required.)
20.In the past 12 months, have you ever done any of the following because you did not have enough money? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
HOUSING
21.What is your current housing situation?(Required.)
22.How affordable is your housing relative to your income?(Required.)
23.What housing challenges do you or your household face? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
HEALTH & SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT
24.Do you currently have health insurance or access to affordable healthcare?(Required.)
25.What barriers do you face in accessing healthcare? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
26.What supports would help improve your health or well-being? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
27.How would you describe your overall physical and mental health?(Required.)
28.In the past 12 months, have you experienced any of the following regarding your nutrition? (Select all that apply).(Required.)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
29.How connected do you feel to your community?(Required.)
30.Do you feel your voice is heard in community decisions?(Required.)
31.How do you typically learn about community events, volunteer opportunities, or local engagement activities? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
32.What barriers prevent you from participating in community activities or civic engagement? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
33.What types of community involvement opportunities would you like to see more of?(Required.)
34.How often do you feel a sense of isolation or a lack of companionship?(Required.)
35.In a typical week, how many times do you have a meaningful conversation with a friend, family member, or neighbor?(Required.)
36.What are the top 5 needs in your community? (Select 5)(Required.)
SAFETY & SUPPORT RESOURCES
Thank you for sharing your perspective with us. We recognize that some of the topics in this assessment, such as housing, health, and personal safety, can be difficult to discuss. If you or someone you know needs support, the following free and confidential resources are available 24/7:
  • Personal Safety & Relationships:
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788.
  • Mental Health & Crisis Support:
    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate support.
  • Senior Support & Benefits:
    • AAAD Information & Assistance Hotline: 1-866-836-6678 or Eldercare Locator: Call 1-800-677-1116 to find local services for seniors.
  • Essential Community Services:
    • 211: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected with local resources for food, housing, and utility assistance.
Your well-being is our priority. Please save this list if you feel it may be helpful to you or a neighbor in the future.