Wake County is entering the final phase of its community needs assessment and is now inviting citizens to take part in three community action planning forums, beginning in Raleigh on Thursday, November 4, 2010. The purpose of the forums is to allow citizens to help identify priority issues as a community, and develop a plan that will address those issues and improve services to citizens.

Earlier this year, citizens and leaders in Wake County participated in the County’s community assessment process. Important issues for the County concerning physical, behavioral, mental, economic and environmental health, as well as safety and life-long learning, have been identified using data collected through focus groups, a community survey and statistical information.

The community action planning forums will be held at the times and locations listed below. Dinner will be served at each forum.

Raleigh

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Marbles Kids Museum

201 East Hargett St.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Wendell

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

East Wake High School

5101 Rolesville Road

6 to 9 p.m.

Registration from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Holly Springs

Monday, November 15, 2010

Holly Springs Cultural Center

300 W. Ballentine St.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Community Needs Assessment is required every four years by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Over 1,300 randomly-selected surveys have been collected from different parts of the County since September 2009. The information gathered during the assessment will be analyzed and put into a report. Community members will use the report to develop an action plan to improve services to citizens.

For more information about the 2010 Community Assessment, visit www.wakegov.com.