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M <br />Attachment B <br />ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTERS <br />Mission Statement <br />To foster inclusive community participation by providing an environmentally -sound facility for <br />community - gathering and celebration, recreation, arts, education and learning, and human <br />services, in order to enhance personal growth, public health and community building. <br />The True "Foundation" of a Community Center <br />• Recreation and Healthy Lifestyles: Provide opportunities for personal and group recreation and team - <br />building through athletics and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles at personal and community level. <br />• Partnership: Work with local nonprofits, organizations and schools to provide opportunities for <br />community building, community service and education. <br />• Human Service: To enhance the quality of life for County residents by providing programs, a safe <br />haven, and emergency shelter; and by promoting a safe and sanitary community environment for all <br />ages and cultures. <br />• Cultural Service: Promote community enrichment through intercultural events, music, theater, dance, <br />literary, media and visual arts. <br />• Foster Community: Through hosting holiday meals, community meetings, family gatherings, individual <br />recognition and memorials. <br />• Environmental Responsibility: Strive to lead by example by implementing programs and practices that <br />reduce, reuse, recycle and renew. <br />• Sustainability: Use our mission statement and goals to achieve our financial needs and future aims. <br />Provide care, restoration and improvement of the facilities. Increase volunteer engagement and <br />support staff development, and energize community participation. <br />Obiectives <br />• Promote community involvement and actively seek input in the planning, operation and participation <br />of the Cedar Grove and Efland Cheeks Community Centers. <br />• Effectively coordinate leisure services with other County Departments, organizations, schools, and <br />community partners to improve the overall service to the citizens in proximity to the community <br />centers. <br />