Michigan Gateway Community Foundation 2015 Needs Assessment
We will use this information to help fund programs/activities in your community.
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Choose your school
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Buchanan Schools
Brandywine Schools
Niles Schools
Edwardsburg Schools
Cassopolis Schools
Marcellus Schools
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Choose your grade
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7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
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Are you a male or female?
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Male
Female
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What is your age?
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Other:
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Please select what you see as the top five important issues facing you as a young person in your community?
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(Choose up to five)
bullying/violence
teen sexuality
alcohol & drug use
smoking
career/college pressure
lack of opportunities/activities outside of school
lack of community volunteerism/participation
distracted driving
academic stress
body image/eating disorders
lack of recreational activities
dropping out of school
drunk driving
availability of alcohol/drugs
expectations/stress
male/female relationships
peer pressure
self-esteem
teen pregnancy
basic needs (housing, heating, utilities, etc.)
discrimination
employment/economy
transportation
Other:
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If you could make one change to make things better for young people in your community, what would it be?
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The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of Michigan Gateway Community Foundation provides money to support youth programs and activities. If you had money to provide grants, which programs or activities would you fund?
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(Choose up to four)
leadership activities
skill-building workshop/classes
homework assistance or tutoring programs
mentoring programs
community service opportunities
after-school activities
basic needs (housing, heating, utilities, etc.)
motivational speakers/presenters in school
professional counseling programs/crisis intervention
outdoor experiences (camps or challenge courses)
"real life" learning experiences (baby-think-it-over, drunk driving goggles)
entrepreneurship education
job development/employment skill programs
clubs/groups with a specific focus (environment, running, etc.)
classes/groups to help quit smoking/using drugs & alcohol
programs that teach self defense or martial arts
programs that focus on teaching a skill or hobby
"Drop-in" or neighborhood centers
Other:
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Do you have any thoughts on what other programs or activities would be helpful in your community?
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When is it most important that activities be available?
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after school
weekends
summer
all equally important
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What do you currently do during your free time?
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(Choose up to four)
work
family activities
church activities
sports
hang out with friends
musical/artistic activities
study
volunteer
read
recreational activities
go to movies
go to parties with friends
take classes
take lessons
watch tv
video gaming
Other:
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How do you find out about what is going on? Please select all that apply.
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school flyers
friends
newspapers
social media (facebook, twitter, etc.)
internet
parents
texting
TV
email
radio
community organizations
word of mouth
Other:
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