LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER / MARINERS CHURCH

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CITY OF SANA ANA Community Development Block Grant Scope of Work Annual Accomplishment Goal I. Total number of clients anticipated to be served during the 12-month contract period = 350 PERSONS II. Total number of unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served with grant funds during the 12-month contract period = 350 PERSONS III. Indicate below one City performance outcome that the sub-recipient will be tracking with a check mazk in the appropriate box. COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEEDS: Public Services-Youth Services Activit /Pro ram Outcome Trackin Goal Youth Services ^ x 1. Track improvement in pre-test, 1. For education-based programs, osC-test scores. P improve pre-test, post-test scores by 50%. 2. Track number of individuals 2. Provide opportunities for exposed ro the fine arts. exposure to the fine azts. 3. Track children youth seeking 3. 90% of children/youth seeking referrals that were ]inked [o the referrals will be linked to the services sough[. services sough[. Low- and Track program participants that were 90% of program participants will be Moderat~Income Services ~ linked [o services sought linked to services sought. IV. Description of Work - in space below, describe the program to be funded during the 12- month contract period including services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics and how grant funds will be utilized. The Lighthouse Learning Center's (hereafter LLC) primary focus is the Santa Ana community, specifically the residents between Minnie Street and S[andazd Avenue. The current target area is 0.3 squaze miles, however, some children and adults from nearby streets participate, as well. Although the services of [he LLC are available to all residents, regardless of race/national origin, the current service population is 100% Hispanic. This community consists of immigrant families who are low-income, uneducated, and living in overcrowded apartments; children are susceptible to gang involvement, racial tension, crime, drags, dropping out of high school, and teenage pregnancy. The LLC offers four formalized and rather unique programs for children, teens, adults, and the community throughout the year. Through these varied programs, the goals are to increase academic success, self-sufficiency and responsibility, tolerance for diversity, overall preparedness for successful adulthood, and family participation. Additional goals focus on the arts, leadership development and technology. The following is a brief description of how grant funds will be utilized: