Community Services
The Community Services Department’s primary focus is on citizen involvement and volunteer services. Services such as Citizen Advisory Council's (CAC's), Citizens' Participation Leadership Institute,Fair Housing, Foster Grandparent Program, Hope Builders, Human Services Grants, Latino Liaison, Neighborhood Association Registry, Neighborhood College, Neighborhood Improvement Grants, Neighborhood Quality Teams Coordination, Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, We Are Neighbors,World Changers and Youth Services provide the foundation to accomplish this.
The following Boards and Commissions are staffed; Fair Housing Hearing Board, Human Relations Commission, Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities,Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council and Substance Abuse Advisory Commission.
Mission Statement:
The Community Services Department provides innovative services and programs, which consist of, but are not limited to, enhancing the quality of life for the people and communities of the City of Raleigh. The Department meets the needs of the City's diverse citizenry by serving as a primary referral resource for human services, coordinating and facilitating citizen involvement, and improving community relations.
Our Values:
Our values are Service without excuse, with integrity and inclusion of all citizens.
Department Goals/Information:
The Community Services Department supports the public input process for Planning Raleigh 2030.
For More Information Contact:
Hardy Watkins
Community Services Director
Community Services Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-831-6100
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