Community Interview Paper

Service Provider. We interviewed Katie Neal, a house manager at Lydia House, a Faith based organization which provides housing and supportive services to women who are struggling financially, have a history of addiction, and/or relational problems. When we inquired about the local community, Katie explained that although the city of Signal Hill has come a long way, the neighborhood continues to struggle with chronic homelessness and violence; sharing that a few weeks earlier, a shooting took place only a few blocks away. Throughout the interview, Katie endorsed that the local government is of great service to the community and there are plenty of amenities that the city offers to its struggling residents. To address community social problems, she stated that it is common practice for local organizations to network and work together in aiding residents to obtain services. To her knowledge, residents of Signal Hill gladly welcome organizations and social workers that provide support to the disadvantaged and share the vision of restoring the community. Katie explained that she and her colleagues at Lydia house partner with MHA Village, Long Beach Multi-Purpose Service Center, and many other local social service …show more content…
Shortly after a fire broke out in the neighborhood, local advocates pushed city officials to install cameras in hopes of reducing local crime. After the cameras were installed, it was easier to maintain the area monitored. She continued to explain that local government has also helped in the creation and upkeep of the nearby parks. Lastly, Katie pointed us in the direction of a newly installed crosswalk. She explained that this it is common for residents to drive recklessly and there have been many accidents as a result. The newly installed crosswalk was yet another example of government