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Purpose

The Les Cheneaux Community Foundation (LCCF) is launching this Community Needs & Opportunities Assessment to help our entire region better understand what matters most—now and for the future.

This is more than a Foundation initiative—it’s a community-wide effort to identify the most important needs, opportunities, and priorities across the Les Cheneaux area. The findings will be shared with local nonprofits, schools, government, and community groups so that we’re all working from the same picture of what this region needs most.

Your responses are anonymous, and the information you provide will be used solely to understand how people from different backgrounds and experiences engage with the area.

At LCCF, we believe that to do the most good, now and forever, we must stay rooted in the real needs of our community while investing in what makes the Les Cheneaux area so extraordinary.

Whether you're a year-round resident, seasonal homeowner, visitor, business owner, or nonprofit leader—your insights will help shape the next chapter of the Les Cheneaux community.

This survey should take less than 10 minutes, so let’s get started.


Section 1: Priority for Community Investment

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* 1. Which of the following do you believe should be the top priorities for community investment and improvement in the Les Cheneaux? (Pick 5)

Section 2: Access to Services and Infrastructure

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* 2. How difficult is it to access diverse and attainable housing options (e.g., rentals, year-round homes, starter homes, senior housing, workforce housing, student housing))

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* 3. How difficult is it to access high-quality early learning?

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* 4. How difficult is it to access high-quality childcare?

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* 5. How difficult is it to access reliable transportation in our area?

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* 6. How difficult is it to access healthcare in our area?

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* 7. How difficult is it to access mental health services in our area?

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* 8. How difficult is it to access workforce training or skill development in our area?

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* 9. How difficult is it to access living wage employment opportunities in our area?

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* 10. How difficult is it to access year-round employment opportunities in our area?

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* 11. How difficult is it to access high-speed internet in our area?

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* 12. How difficult is it to access public waterfront access and dock infrastructure in our area?

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* 13. How difficult is it to access good produce and healthy food options in our area?

Section 3: Community Connection and Resources

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* 14. Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.

  Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree
I feel like I belong in this community
I have people I can rely on for support in this area
People generally treat each other with respect here
It feels like residents look out for one another
I feel comfortable speaking up or sharing my opinion about community matters
I feel supported and know how to access resources when there are emergency weather or natural events
I have access to accurate information about current events and situations in Clark Township
Section 4: Community Values and Identity

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* 15. How important are the following to the future of Les Cheneaux?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Neutral Not Important
- Maritime heritage & boatbuilding
- Environmental conservation
- Outdoor recreation
- Waterfront access
- Arts & culture
- Educational institutions (Boat School, Culinary School, Library)
- Maintaining character of town (rural, local, uncrowded)

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* 16. How important are the following for strengthening our community identity?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Neutral Not Important
Community events & festivals
Youth and intergenerational programs
Cultural and arts programming
Places to gather (parks, centers, waterfront)
Recreational Facilities and Bikepaths
Section 5: The Role of Les Cheneaux Community Foundation

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* 17. What roles should the Community Foundation play in the community? (Select all that apply)

Section 6: Environment Priorities for Funding & Partnership

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* 18. Which environmental concerns should LCCF support through funding or partnerships? (Select all that apply)

Section 7: Seasonal Residents Engagement

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* 19. If you are a seasonal resident, how do you engage with the Les Cheneaux community? (Check all that apply)

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* 20. What would make you more likely to contribute or invest in year-round community initiatives?

Section 8: About You (This information is important so we can better analyze the data to determine how different constituents experience our community and how needs vary by age, where you live, and your financial situation)

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* 21. I am a... (Check all that apply)

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* 22. What is your age group

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* 23. In what ZIP code is your primary home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or 94305)

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* 24. What is your approximate average household income?

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