Community Needs Assessment - 2024C

Skyline CAP is gathering information for our 2024 Community Needs Assessment to ensure that our community's resources and services align with the needs of all individuals. We value your voice and ask that you please take a few moments to complete this survey. There are 27 questions that should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and your feedback will directly contribute to shaping the future of community support services. Plus – everyone who submits a completed survey will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card!

Confidentiality Notice: Your responses will remain confidential and will only be used for the purpose of improving community services. Individual responses will not be shared publicly, ensuring your privacy and anonymity.

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* 1. What are the TOP THREE issues facing you and your family right now?

Affordable housing

Access to food

Health care / health insurance

Affordable childcare

Transportation

Alcohol/drug abuse

Under-employment (less than full-time or not making a living wage)

Unemployment

Access to education / training

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 2. In the last year, how often were you worried that your food would run out before you could get more?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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* 3. What are the TOP TWO places where you get most of the food you eat at home?

Grocery Store

Convenience Store / Gas Station

Dollar Store

Food Bank/Pantry

Community Garden / Farmer's Market

Family, neighbors, church, etc.

Meals on Wheels or similar meal delivery program for homebound adults

Take out, fast food, restaurants

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you able to meet your basic needs every month?

Yes, on my own

Yes, with help from an organization

Sometimes

Not very often

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* 5. Do you need help with any of the financial issues listed below? (Check all that apply.)

I don't need help with this

Managing money (too much credit card debt, can't manage a checking account)

Bad credit

Making or using a budget

Getting a checking/savings account

Preparing and filing taxes

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you had a sudden emergency expense of $500, how would you pay for this expense?

Cash or money from checking or savings

Credit card that will be paid in full by the next statement cycle

Credit card making payments over time

Ask family or friends for help

Ask community organizations for help

Payday loan / Paycheck advance

Don't know / Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your work status?

Full-time

Part-time

Seasonal/temporary

Retired

Unemployed, looking for a job

Not employed

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you are having problems with EMPLOYMENT, what issues are you experiencing?

This doesn't apply to me

Not enough jobs available

Need benefits

Lack job skills or education

Need help preparing resume/application

No transportation

Too far to drive

Cost of childcare

Lack of childcare during the hours needed

I have a disability

I have a criminal record

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you are having problems with TRANSPORTATION, what are the reasons? (Check all that apply.)

Transportation is not a problem for me

No money to buy a vehicle

Credit is bad and I can't get a loan

No money to repair or maintain a vehicle (gas, insurance, tires, etc.)

No driver's license

No public transportation where I live

Public transportation hours don't work with my schedule

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 10. If you are having problems with HOUSING, what issues are you experiencing?

I am not having problems with housing

Difficulty paying rent/house payment

No money for deposits (rent/utilities)

Can't find affordable housing

Unacceptable neighborhood conditions where housing is available

Lack of housing for seniors / assisted living

Lack of temporary emergency housing

Lack of shelters for emergency situations (domestic violence)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Internet access is a problem where I live because: (Check all that apply.)

This is not a problem where I live

Not available

Available but not affordable

Available but not reliable / fast enough

Use cell phone to access internet

No computer in household

Facilities with online computer access not available

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Where do you usually access the internet? (Check all that apply.)

Home

Work

School

Library

Friend or family member's home

I do not have internet access

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 13. If you are having problems with EDUCATION, what issues are you experiencing? (Check all that apply.)

I am not having problems with education

Lack of access to GED programs

Lack of access to job/vocational skills training

Lack of internet access

Lack of technology at home (computers, printers, etc.)

Lack of tuition money

Cost of childcare

Lack of transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you have children living in your household?

Yes