This partnership philosophy extends to city and county departments and social service agencies working together to provide programs aimed at positive outcomes for children and families in the community. Some of the programs offered include preschool, parenting classes, after-school tutoring and recreation, English as a Second Language, conversational Spanish, nutrition, job skills training, senior fitness and bilingual counseling. The Handle Bar program offers residents the opportunity to earn a bicycle of their own by working community service hours at a City of Scottsdale facility. Maricopa County will partner with the City of Scottsdale to design and construct a primary health care clinic. Norwest Bank offers financial education and a special mortgage plan for low and moderate income families.
Volunteers are vital to the success of the partnership effort.
Residents have taken ownership of the program. With only two full-time staff, the operation of the facility requires up to 100 volunteers, and the volunteer program is being coordinated by a volunteer.