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Community Services Department
The Community Services Department offers a variety of programs to help people of every age and background become more active in their neighborhoods and the wider Raleigh community.
The mission of the department is to promote and advance:
- Continuous quality-of-life improvements in neighborhoods and communities.
- Civic and community engagement for all of Raleigh's diverse citizenry.
- Positive youth development.
- Meaningful volunteer opportunities.
The department helps individuals, groups and communities recognize their skills and assets, mobilizes people to take action on their own behalf and connects them to appropriate resources so they can achieve positive results for their neighborhoods and communities.
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News and Events
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Neighborhood Services DivisionThe Neighborhood Services Division focuses on empowering neighborhood-based and community organizations. The Division administers the following programs and services: |
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- Citizens Advisory Councils (CACs)Citizens Advisory Councils (CACs) help give citizens a voice in decisions affecting their neighborhoods. Learn More |
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- Citizens Leadership AcademyA series of free classes allow residents to improve their skills as community leaders. Learn More |
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- Community SpecialistsCommunity specialists can provide guidance as you form a neighborhood-based organization. Learn More |
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- Hispanic-Latino InitiativesThe Viva Raleigh festival connects members of the Hispanic-Latino community with the wider Ralegh community. Learn More |
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- Raleigh Neighborhood CollegeResidents learn the ins and outs of City government at this 12-week program. Learn More |
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- Neighborhood Improvement FundsFunds are available for projects initiated and carried out by neighborhood groups. Learn More |
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- Raleigh Neighborhood ExchangeAn annual conference brings together residents from across the City of Raleigh each September. Learn More |
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- Raleigh Neighborhood RegistryMake sure your neighborhood group is on the City's official list of neighborhood-based organizations. Learn More |
Youth Services DivisionThe Youth Services Division helps young people develop their job skills and prepare for further education and employment. The Division administers the following program: |
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- Summer Youth EmploymentYoung people ages 15-18 gain job and life skills by working for the City of Raleigh. Learn More |
Volunteer and Human Services DivisionThe Volunteer and Human Services Division provides volunteers the opportunity to perform meaningful service in city offices and nonprofit organizations. The Division administers the following programs: |
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- Foster Grandparent ProgramVolunteers ages 55 and over work with children in need. Learn More |
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- Human Services GrantsThe city awards grants to nonprofit agencies serving the elderly, youth, persons with disabilities, substance abusers and the homeless. Learn More |
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- Retired and Senior Volunteer ProgramIf you are 55 and older, we'll find a volunteer opportunity for you. Learn More |
Other ServicesThe Department coordinates and supports other programs, including: |
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-The Raleigh BeehiveWeb portal provides easy access to information on education, health, housing, jobs and money. Learn More |
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- Landlord TrainingLandlords, prospective landlords, lawyers and real estate agents benefit from the city's classes. Learn More |
Boards and CommissionsThe Community Services Department helps coordinate the work of these City of Raleigh boards and commission, whose members are volunteers appointed by the City Council: |
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Related Information
- City of Raleigh
- Physical Address
- 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
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