Purpose of LCNFC Programming
Collaborate with community resources to offer a wide array of programs and activities that address the seven priority needs (safety, infrastructure, health, education, positive youth development, parent-child interaction and parent support), identified by residents of the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center (Census Tract 101). Through these unique partnerships, residents receive more comprehensive and user-friendly services. The LCNFC's innovative and creative service delivery model significantly enhances the quality of services received, increases accessibility and accountability, while reducing stigma often associated with social services.

Abbreviated version of programs currently offered through LCNFC

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE
9th Street Park expansion, Sidewalk Loan Program, Block Clean-ups, Community Garden, abandoned housing, tree plantings, graffiti removal.

NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE MEETINGS
Individual and group meetings with representatives of law enforcement.

PERSONAL LOANS
Interest-free loans administered to neighborhood residents; most for bills, car repairs, rent, etc.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Meets as needed; residents discuss neighborhood environmental concerns.

DRUG FREE NEIGHBORHOOD
Signs placed throughout the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood. The Prosecutor's Office enforces the additional penalties associated with this status.

PARENT-TO-PARENT HEAD LICE TREATMENT PROGRAM
Works with families at Lincoln and Central addressing the issues associated with this status.

WINTER COAT DISTRIBUTION
Provide coats and accessories to neighborhood children and adults.

TUTORING
Tutors are provided for children, youth and adult residents.

COMPUTER TRAINING
Provided to any interested child or adult, individual or group.

SERVICE LEARNING
Community service projects for children are conducted.

CAREERS IN INDIANA / WORK ONE CAREER DATABASE SITE
Computer database for career information.

LINCOLN-CENTRAL CHEERLEADERS
Supervision and fiscal responsibility for Lincoln School Cheerleaders.

BLAST
After-school program for middle school-aged youth; collaboration with First Christian, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, St. Peter's Lutheran and St. Bartholomew churches.

FAMILY NIGHT/SPECIAL EVENTS
Held two to three times each month.

COMMUNITY SUMMER UPBEAT
Summer activities program for adolescents; collaboration with BCSC Alternative Education and LCNFC.

9TH STREET PARK SUMMER PROGRAM
In collaboration with Parks and Rec, elementary-aged youth are invited to spend each afternoon at the park for supervised, enrichment activities, snacks and field trips.

ANGELS OF LOVE
In excess of 400 children and 10 families receive Christmas gifts through St. Peter's Lutheran Church and various other contributors annually.

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY DINNERS
With First Christian and St. Peter's; dine-in or delivery.

AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE DAYS
With St. Peter's; twice per year, free oil changes and minor repairs.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Offering a variety of opportunities for self-development.

TRANSITIONS
Intensive case management program.

EASTER EGG HUNT AND COOKOUT
Held annually; North Christian Church co-sponsors.

PTO/TITLE 1/LCNFC FAMILY NIGHTS
Every other month; activities for children; Lincoln PTO Meeting for parents.

HOOSIER HEALTHWISE AND HEALTHY INDIANA PLAN REGISTRATION SITE
Healthcare program through State of Indiana.

SAFETY COURSES
Annual collaborating with the Columbus Police Dept. and Lincoln Elementary; stranger and body safety workshops for children and adults.

SCHOOL SUCCESS
Collaboration with Central Middle and Lincoln Elementary; teach at-risk students skills to become more successful in school.

NATUROPATH SERVICE
Certified Naturopath provides nutrition/health services for neighborhood residents.

PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION SITE
Staff and volunteers trained to administer CPT and defibrillation.

ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING
Help residents with a myriad of concerns.

LEGACY
Employment training program for youth.

CAREER ASSISTANCE
For youth and adults.

PROM CARDS
Drunk driving and drug prevention cards.

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