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Overwhelming resident involvement made the year 2000 successful for Community Services.

Special events and departmental programs continue to grow in popularity. Attracting more than 75,000 individuals, increased marketing efforts and enhanced media collaboration brought the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Children’s Night Out, the Summer Concert Series, the Fourth of July Celebration and Winterfest to West Covina to educate and entertain.

Department staff, dedicated volunteers, the Youth Council and the Community Services Commission work together to make it all happen. It is estimated that 6,000 to 10,000 guests visited and experienced the Memorial Wall alone, a highlight for the year.
The department aims to improve the quality of life for our communities through social and recreational services. Our Senior Center and day care sites are responsive to the needs of the young and old.

Recreation programs and classes promote positive social behavior, self-discovery, skill development and self-esteem. Partnerships and advocacy with external organizations strengthen our transportation and capital improvement efforts.

Some of the year’s highlights include:

SNAPSHOT OF SERVICE
* Summer Lunch Program — Sunshine Award recipient; 3,981 free lunches provided
*Dial-A-Ride/Shuttle Program — 155,000 riders annually
*Class and Program Registration — 2,000 participants annually
COMMUNITY SERVICES 2000
* Rose Float — Past President’s Award
*Youth Council — Democratic National Convention attendees
*Transportation — City awarded MTA Grant and extension of shuttle route
*Capital Improvements — City municipal pool, Edgewood Middle School tennis courts
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 2000
*2 Silver Thermometer Awards — County of Los Angeles
*2 Golden Apple Awards — Senior Center Staff Quality Assurance
*Senior Meals Program — Multiple awards for serving 36,000 quality meals
*Health Advocacy — More than 1,000 seniors received flu shots
*Volunteer Recognition - 100 volunteers received awards
SPORTS AND RECREATION
*West Covina Waves Aquatics Team — Second Place/Division B SGVMAAA
*West Covina Bruins Pee Wee Football — SGV Jr. All-American Football Conference
*West Covina Adult Women’s Fast Pitch Softball — Division A league champions
CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
*Careship — Subsidy increase - $35 to $40 per week; 35 awarded per session
*Tiny Tots — 80 children enrolled per day
*Before/Afterschool Care — 350 attendees per day