Skip to content
2026 Community Needs Assessment - Community-At-Large
*
1.
Please select the County you represent:
(Required.)
Allen
Clark
Erie
Hancock
Henry
Huron
Lucas
Ottawa
Putnam
Sandusky
Seneca
Wood
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your gender?
Male
Female
3.
What is your age group?
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55+
4.
What is your marital status?
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Living with Partner
5.
What is your race?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African American
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Multiracial or Multiethnic (two or more of the above)
6.
Are you
Hispanic
Latino
No
7.
What is your highest level of education completed?
Elementary
Middle School
High School
GED
Vocational/Technical
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctoral Degree
8.
Employment Status (Check all that apply)?
Employed
Self-Employed
Unemployed
Retired
Other (please specify)
9.
Are you
Active Military/Spouse
Veteran/Spouse
No
10.
Are you
Migrant Farm Worker
Seasonal Farm Worker
No
11.
Are you an Ex-Offender/Paroled?
Yes
No
12.
Annual household income?
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $69,999
$70,000+
The following survey questions were created to better understand community needs and issues.
*
13.
Which of the following do you see as the major problems in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Access to Healthy Food Options
Alcohol/Substance Abuse (Opioids)
Crime
Depression/Mental Health Issues
Homelessness/Lack of Affordable Housing
Illiteracy
Incarceration
Lack of Diversity and Inclusion
Lack of Education
Lack of Recreational Activities
Lack of Skilled Labor
Low Paying Jobs
Obesity
Poor Nutrition
Public Health Issues
Single Parent Households
Suicide
Teen Pregnancy
Unemployment
Violence/Domestic Violence
Lack of Transportation
Difficulty with Money Management/Savings
There are no major problems in my community
Other (please specify)
*
14.
Which of the following EMPLOYMENT needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Employment Supplies (Tools, Clothing)
Job Readiness (Interview Skills, Resume Development, Coaching)
Job Referrals and/or Placement Assistance
Pre-employment Physical or Background Check Financial Assistance
Good Paying Jobs with Benefits
Employment Skills Training
Training (Vocational, On-the-Job, Apprenticeship/Internship)
Transportation to Employment
Reliable Childcare
Vocational Rehabilitation
There are no employment needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
15.
Which of the following EDUCATION needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Before and After School Activities
Behavior Improvement Programs
Child Care
College Readiness Preparation and Support/College Application Assistance
Early Childhood Education for Birth-3 Year Olds
Early Childhood Education for 3-5 Year Olds
Early Childhood Education for Birth-5 Year Olds for Children of Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers
Education & Support Services for K-12 Children
Financial Literacy Education
High School Equivalency Classes
Dropout Prevention
Vocational Skills
Specialized Skills Training
Medicare/Medicaid Insurance Options
Digital Literacy
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Caregiver Support
Home Visit Services
Leadership Training
Literacy/English Language Educational Classes
Mentoring
Parenting Supports
Post-Secondary Preparation/Support
Scholarships
School Supplies, Textbooks, Computer Assistance and Financial Resources
Summer Youth Recreational and Education Activities
There are no education needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
16.
Which of the following FINANCIAL needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Financial Management Programs (Budgeting/Credit Management/Credit Repair and Counseling)
First-time Homebuyer Counseling
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Obtaining and/or Maintaining Child Support Payments
Obtaining and/or Maintaining Health Insurance
Obtaining Public Assistance Benefits (Social Security/SSI, Veterans, TANF/SNAP Payments)
Retirement Planning
Saving Accounts/Individual Development Account/Other Asset Building Accounts
Small Business Start-Up and Development Counseling and/or Financial Assistance
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) or Other Tax Preparation Programs
Scam Prevention
There are no financial needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
17.
Which of the following HOUSING needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Energy Efficiency Improvements (Insulation, Furnace Repair, Air Sealing)
Financial Coaching/Counseling
Healthy Homes Services (Elimination of Lead, Radon, Carbon Dioxide, Fire Hazard, Electrical Issues)
Home Improvements to Remain Independent (Handicap Accessible Modifications)
Home Repairs
Landlord/Tenant Mediation or Rights Education
Rent/Deposit/Mortgage Payments
Rental/Eviction Counseling
Temporary/Transitional/Permanent Housing
Utility Payments/Deposit
Affordable Housing Units
Bed Bug and Minor Pest Removal
There are no housing needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
18.
Which of the following HEALTH needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Adult Dental Screenings/Exams/Services
Child Dental Screenings/Exams/Services
Crisis or Call-in Response Service
Developmental Delay Screening
Domestic Violence Programs/Support
Family Mentoring and/or Parenting Sessions
Family Planning Classes/ Contraceptives
Food Assistance and Distribution (Food Boxes, Grocery Vouchers, Cost of Groceries)
Health Assessments/ Screenings (Blood Pressure, Weight, Blood Sugar)
Health Insurance Option Counseling
HIV Screenings/Prevention Counseling
Home Delivered Meals for the Elderly and Disabled
Hygiene Facility Utilization (Showers, Toilets, Sinks)
Immunizations and/or Physicals
In-Home Care (Nursing, Chores, Personal Care)
Mental Health Assessments/Counseling/Support Group
Nursing Care
Prenatal Health Care
Prescription and/or Doctor Visit Payments
Skills Classes (Gardening, Cooking, Nutrition)
Wellness/Exercise/Fitness Classes (Stress Reduction, Medication Management)
Substance Abuse Screenings/Counseling and/or Detoxification Services
Visual Screening
There are no health needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
19.
Which of the following COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Citizenship Classes
Getting Ahead Classes
Leadership Training
Volunteer Engagement/Training
Voter Education and Access
There are no community involvement needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
20.
Which of the following TRANSPORTATION needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Work
School (K-12)
Higher Education
Medical Appointments (Within Sandusky County)
Medical Appointments (Outside of Sandusky County)
Senior Centers
Shopping
Government Offices
There are no transportation needs in my community
Other (please specify)
*
21.
Which of the following OTHER needs do you feel should be addressed in your community? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Adult Daycare Centers
Assistance Acquiring Birth Certificate/Social Security Card/Driver’s License/Criminal Record Expungement
Case Management
Child Care Subsidies/Payments
Digital Divide
Emergency Clothing Assistance
Information and Referrals to Community Resources
Immigration Support Services (Relocation, Food, Clothing)
Legal Assistance
Mediation/Customer Advocacy Intervention Services
Transportation Services (Bus/Taxi Passes, Auto Purchase/Repair Assistance)
There are no other needs in my community
Other (please specify)
22.
If you have additional comments, please provide them in the space below. We appreciate and value your input.
GLCAP would like to thank you for taking the time to give us your input.
Your input and comments provide valuable information for planning our programs and services.
