Wilson County Civic League
Programs
Budget
$5,200.00
Description
Provide opportunity for participation in physical activities directed at improving health. Sports activities include - tennis, basketball, football camps, dance, exercise, soccer utilizing our gym at the Market Street Community Center. The 2023 basketball camp enrolled over 36 male and female participants who were trained in the fundamentals of the sport.
Program Successes
Our Recreation Program Coordinator has been consistent for the past several years.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Development, General/Other
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
We have been able to offer the program for several years, with parents requesting activities for children.
Short-term Success
Enrolled both male and female participants.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$5,200.00
Description
Provide opportunity for participation in physical activities directed at improving health. Sports activities include - tennis, basketball, football camps, dance, exercise, soccer utilizing our gym at the Market Street Community Center. The 2023 basketball camp enrolled over 36 male and female participants who were trained in the fundamentals of the sport.
Program Successes
Our Recreation Program Coordinator has been consistent for the past several years.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Development, General/Other
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
We have been able to offer the program for several years, with parents requesting activities for children.
Short-term Success
Enrolled both male and female participants.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$8,900.00
Description
The W.C.C.L. Arts Academy exposes inner city kids to the arts. Grades 3rd through 8th attend classes in graphic art, drama, music, dance and percussion held once a year for 2 weeks in the summer. A field trip is provided each year. Nutrition provided.
The 2022 two week Arts Academy enrolled over 30 participants. The theme for this summer was "Careers in the Arts". The participants enjoyed a field trip to Cumberland County Playhouse for a live production of "Cinderella."
Program Successes
We have maintained our Program Coordinator from the beginning of the program.
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
We offered the program since 2006.
Short-term Success
Participants are eager to learn.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$8,900.00
Description
The W.C.C.L. Arts Academy exposes inner city kids to the arts. Grades 3rd through 8th attend classes in graphic art, drama, music, dance and percussion held once a year for 2 weeks in the summer. A field trip is provided each year. Nutrition provided.
The 2022 two week Arts Academy enrolled over 30 participants. The theme for this summer was "Careers in the Arts". The participants enjoyed a field trip to Cumberland County Playhouse for a live production of "Cinderella."
Program Successes
We have maintained our Program Coordinator from the beginning of the program.
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
We offered the program since 2006.
Short-term Success
Participants are eager to learn.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$2,100.00
Description
Monthly speakers scheduled in community to bring awareness to various topics. Topics include health, financial management, budgeting and home buyer education. We sponsored a program in February 2020. Due the the ongoing pandemic all programs are cancelled until further notice. COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION - W. C.C.L. was designated a C.H.D.O. in 1995. This community-based, service organization has obtained funding to develop affordable housing for the community. The income from the housing supports the Community Center.
Program Successes
We were able to focus on health disparities in minorities.
Beneficiaries
Black/African American
Long-term Success
Able to bring in speakers of interest.
Short-term Success
Offered in the inner-city.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$2,100.00
Description
Monthly speakers scheduled in community to bring awareness to various topics. Topics include health, financial management, budgeting and home buyer education. We sponsored a program in February 2020. Due the the ongoing pandemic all programs are cancelled until further notice. COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION - W. C.C.L. was designated a C.H.D.O. in 1995. This community-based, service organization has obtained funding to develop affordable housing for the community. The income from the housing supports the Community Center.
Program Successes
We were able to focus on health disparities in minorities.
Beneficiaries
Black/African American
Long-term Success
Able to bring in speakers of interest.
Short-term Success
Offered in the inner-city.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$10,110.00
Description
Through the school system, we recruit students who are struggling with their assignments. While providing assistance utilizing certified teachers, we identify and remedy deficiencies. Through educational services, online programs, mentoring, and field trips, hundreds of students have benefited from our services in different ways. Our sessions are 10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring. During the fall 2021 and spring 2022 we tutoring virtually to participants. Beginning fall 2022 plans are to have students return in person for one-on-one tutoring.
Program Successes
We have assisted in helping participants to attain their high school diplomas.
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
Our Tutoring program has been in existence since 1994.
Short-term Success
We were able to offer an alternative method of tutoring during the year the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$10,110.00
Description
Through the school system, we recruit students who are struggling with their assignments. While providing assistance utilizing certified teachers, we identify and remedy deficiencies. Through educational services, online programs, mentoring, and field trips, hundreds of students have benefited from our services in different ways. Our sessions are 10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring. During the fall 2021 and spring 2022 we tutoring virtually to participants. Beginning fall 2022 plans are to have students return in person for one-on-one tutoring.
Program Successes
We have assisted in helping participants to attain their high school diplomas.
Beneficiaries
Children
Long-term Success
Our Tutoring program has been in existence since 1994.
Short-term Success
We were able to offer an alternative method of tutoring during the year the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Program Success Monitored By
Executive Board Committee of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$85,000.00
Description
Affordable 2 and 3 bedroom units for low to moderate income families. Rent 23 units at affordable rates to assist families living in sub-standard conditions. Rents are 35 % below market rates. Rents are being subsidized by the WCCL and THDA thru the HOME program. The WCCL is a HUD community housing agency. WCCL's objective is to transition tenants from renters to home owners thru the home buyer education program. A percentage of our rental units are designated for elderly and disabled citizens. A portion of the rents collected from the housing program is used to fund programs and activities that we offer.
Program Successes
In the past we have offered home buyers education classes and moved families from renters to homeowners.
Beneficiaries
Families
Long-term Success
We have offered affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate families in Wilson County since 1997.
Short-term Success
We are able to work with families during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent evictions.
Program Success Monitored By
Board of Directors of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$85,000.00
Description
Affordable 2 and 3 bedroom units for low to moderate income families. Rent 23 units at affordable rates to assist families living in sub-standard conditions. Rents are 35 % below market rates. Rents are being subsidized by the WCCL and THDA thru the HOME program. The WCCL is a HUD community housing agency. WCCL's objective is to transition tenants from renters to home owners thru the home buyer education program. A percentage of our rental units are designated for elderly and disabled citizens. A portion of the rents collected from the housing program is used to fund programs and activities that we offer.
Program Successes
In the past we have offered home buyers education classes and moved families from renters to homeowners.
Beneficiaries
Families
Long-term Success
We have offered affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate families in Wilson County since 1997.
Short-term Success
We are able to work with families during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent evictions.
Program Success Monitored By
Board of Directors of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$4,400.00
Description
HEALTH PROGRAMS During our regular sessions for tutoring and recreation programs we are providing information to parents and participants related to health and well-being. We are seeking speakers to present information and providing brochures on health topics. Wilson County Civic League has joined the Wilson County Anti-drug Coalition to come up with programs that address the opioid crisis in Wilson County. Information to be presented to the community during programs. Drug Awareness signs posted at building location. NUTRITION - Partnered with Vine Branch Fellowship H.E.A.T. Gardening Program to plant and harvest vegetables twice a year to the community. SENIORS CITIZENS - Seniors of the community meet weekly for interaction as a group. Cooking and sewing activities. Discuss health issues. Participate in non-strenuous exercises. Take outings.
Program Successes
We have planted and harvested from a community garden.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Children
Adults
Long-term Success
Our senior citizens group was organized at this location in 1999.
Short-term Success
University of Tennessee extension program has placed a display at front enter of building with brochures for hand-out on healthy choices for physical activity, hydration choices and eating healthy.
Program Success Monitored By
Board of Directors of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
$4,400.00
Description
HEALTH PROGRAMS During our regular sessions for tutoring and recreation programs we are providing information to parents and participants related to health and well-being. We are seeking speakers to present information and providing brochures on health topics. Wilson County Civic League has joined the Wilson County Anti-drug Coalition to come up with programs that address the opioid crisis in Wilson County. Information to be presented to the community during programs. Drug Awareness signs posted at building location. NUTRITION - Partnered with Vine Branch Fellowship H.E.A.T. Gardening Program to plant and harvest vegetables twice a year to the community. SENIORS CITIZENS - Seniors of the community meet weekly for interaction as a group. Cooking and sewing activities. Discuss health issues. Participate in non-strenuous exercises. Take outings.
Program Successes
We have planted and harvested from a community garden.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Children
Adults
Long-term Success
Our senior citizens group was organized at this location in 1999.
Short-term Success
University of Tennessee extension program has placed a display at front enter of building with brochures for hand-out on healthy choices for physical activity, hydration choices and eating healthy.
Program Success Monitored By
Board of Directors of Wilson County Civic League.
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Our overall goal is to increase participation and supervision of our programs. Our emphasis will be on collaboration with the various churches and other community organizations. One of our challenges is not having a program director to coordinate these activities. Our goals for the coming year include - improving our basketball programs. Identifying young people to volunteer to run our summer basketball program. Running programs in spring and fall to utilize the gymnasium, to reduce utility costs. Also encouraging the children that reside in our apartments to participate in our programs. Review our Arts program. Improve our nutrition program by collaborating with churches and other groups. Encourage our tenants in our apartments to participate in THDA homebuyer education program online . Our tutoring program could be improved by having more parent involvement. Parent groups - plan is to start a parent group. Also, distributing flyers to our residents in our apartments. Distributing flyers in the housing projects not having a program director limits our program activity. We are considering developing a lot that we own in collaboration with a local bank into a baseball field to encourage kids to learn to play baseball. We are now sharing the job of program director between our board members and administrative staff. We participate with the local American Legion organizations in honoring Veterans. POST-PANDEMIC, WE HAVE RESUMED ACTIVITIES AND PROCEEDING AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. |
