Proposal: Form a youth group of about 10 youth (14-18 years old) in the Latinx community of Danbury with the intent to provide meaningful activities for these youth, develop their leadership skills, and provide a means by which they can give back to/improve their community. This youth group would meet on average twice monthly. Once for an educational/fun activity for the youth themselves and once with their mentor from the senior community to complete an activity together with their mentor.

Youth group goals:

• Pair youth in the community with a senior (>65 years old) in the community to foster mentoring and friendship across generations.

• Provide youth with leadership skills so that they are better prepared to become leaders in their communities.

• Provide volunteer hours via the senior mentor program to buster college applications

• Provide technical support for students hoping to apply to college after high school.

• Teach youth about important topics related to health, school, employment, and becoming an adult.

• Provide youth with a meaningful activity that helps them improve their community and be part of a positive community force.

This survey was designed to help the Dominican Community Center understand the issues that the Dominican community in Danbury finds most important. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.