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Human Services , Young Mens or Womens Associations

Housing program-the housing program provides safe, stable, supportive housing and intensive case management for homeless women and families. Residents work with housing staff to develop program goals of self- sufficiency, accountability, responsibility, emotional stability, personal growth, economic advancement, and permanent housing opportunities. domestic violence program-this program services domestic violence, sexual assault, rape crisis, and human trafficking victims and includes a 24-hour protective shelter, a 24-hour immediate housing domestic violence hotline, child and court advocacy, complete confidentiality, case management, support and educational groups, on-site mental health and alcohol-drug treatment services, referrals to community agencies, economic empowerment, and employment assistance. youth services program--this program includes "summer time" which provides nutritious meals to children ages 1-18 during the summer months and "after-school time" which provides free, nutritious meals, and structured activity to local youth. Gymnastics and summer camp are also a part of the youth program services program. other programs include the aquatics program, the health services program, and the travel program. The aquatics program includes all pool and whirlpool related activities. The pool is a unique warm water pool with a moveable hydraulic floor providing the ability to accommodate a wheelchair and flexibility for swim lessons at depths appropriate for the height and skill level of each class. The health services program includes all the fitness related activities provided by the organization including the fitness center and various recreational athletic programs. The travel program provides an opportunity for individuals to take advantage of organized group trips throughout the year encouraging social activity and interaction for those that normally would not or are unable to take independent trips.