The Community Services Department offers programs to engage people of every age and background in their neighborhoods and the wider Raleigh community. The Department provides resources for neighborhood-based organizations, grants to neighborhood groups and nonprofit agencies, opportunities for volunteers and summer jobs for young people. It also provides staff support for Citizens Advisory Councils (CACs) and other advisory bodies to the City Council.
Neighborhood Services
The Neighborhood Services Division focuses on empowering neighborhood-based and community organizations.
The Volunteer and Human Services Division provides volunteers the opportunity to work in City offices and nonprofit organizations. The Division also administers grants to nonprofit agencies.
Mission Statement:
The Department promotes neighborhood betterment, life skills for youth, meaningful civic engagement and volunteerism. It strives to involve all members of the community as partners, whether they are neighborhood organizers, youth working in summer jobs or volunteers serving others.
Department Goals/Information:
The Community Services Department supports the public input process for Planning Raleigh 2030.
For More Information Contact:
Kristen Rosselli
Director
Community Services Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-996-6100
