Monterey County Community Action Partnership

2022-2023 Community Needs Assessment Survey

Monterey County Community Action Partnership is responsible for administering approximately $500,000 for services in Monterey County that support residents living in poverty. Please help our organization identify the top service needs for our 2022-2023 program by sharing your experience and opinion.

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* 1. What region of Monterey County do you consider your community?

North County (Aromas, Castroville, Elkhorn, Moss Landing, Prunedale, Royal Oaks, etc)

Salinas Region (City of Salinas, Spreckles, Toro Park, Las Palmas, etc)

South County (Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City, San Ardo, etc)

Peninsula/Coastal (Marina, Seaside, Sand City, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Big Sur, etc)

I am not from Monterey County

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please rank the EMPLOYMENT & JOBS services from most needed to least needed.

Job Search Support

Career Counseling (workshops or coaching)

Apprenticeship/Internship

Work Experience

Job Readiness Training

Vocational Training

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* 3. Please rank the FINANCE services from most needed to least needed.

Benefit Coordination/Advocacy

Financial Management

Tax Prep Programs (free or reduced cost)

Asset Building

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* 4. Please rank the HEALTH & BEHAVIOR services from most needed to least needed.

Food Boxes/Bags of Groceries

Prepared Meals

Nutrition Skills

Substance Abuse Support Groups

Domestic Violence Programs/Support Groups

Wellness Education

Family Mentoring/Parenting Classes

Exercise and Fitness

Mental Health Support Groups

Emergency Hygiene Kits/Boxes (toiletries, soap, feminine products)

Emergency Hygiene Facility Use (showers, toilets, sinks)

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* 5. Please rank the EDUCATION & RECREATION services from most needed to least needed.

Behavior Improvement (self-esteem)

English Language Classes

Parenting Support

Mentoring/Tutoring

Before/After School Activities

Summer Program

Child/Youth Education Support

Adult Education

Youth Recreation Activities

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* 6. Please rank the HOUSING & SHELTER services from most needed to least needed.

Landlord/Tenant Mediation

Deposit Payment Assistance

Eviction Counseling

Utility Payment Assistance

Rent Payment Assistance

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* 7. Please rank the COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT services from most needed to least needed.

Volunteer Training

Citizenship Classes

Leadership Training

Voter Education & Access

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* 8. Are there any other services not mentioned before that are critically needed for the low-income residents of Monterey County?

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* 9. What is your income level?

Less than/below the Federal Poverty Level

More than/above the Federal Poverty Level, but I consider myself low-income

More than/above the Federal Poverty Level and I would not consider myself low-income

Prefer not to say

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* 10. What is your age group?

<18

18-24

25-44

45-64

65+

Prefer not to say

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* 11. What is your gender identity?

Female

Male

Non-Binary/Third Gender

Prefer not to say

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* 12. What is your race/ethnicity?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Two or more races

Prefer not to say

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* 13. How did you hear about this survey?

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* 14. Your input is valuable and will be used to help determine what services will be funded to best support the needs of those living in deep poverty in Monterey County. If you would like to stay informed on Monterey County Community Action Partnership activities, please provide your email address to be added to our distribution lit or visit our website for more information http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/cap

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