Community Services Department

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

233 Tuxedo AvenueVillage of Brooklyn HeightsArt in the Park ProgramBrooklyn Heights, OH 44131 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

It is our mission and privilege to serve senior citizens, disabled persons and families in the Village of Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.It is our objective to respect the dignity and value of every individual and to offer assistance with humility and compassion. We provide assistance to our neighbors who have mobility challenges to provide efficient transportation services. We believe that helping our neighbors and serving those in need is an essential component of our community.Therefore, our mission is to assist those with challenges as follows:1. Efficiently and safely transport residents. 2. Aid persons and families in temporary crisis situations.3. Provide an efficient means of collecting and distributing food, personal hygiene items, clothing, household goods and other items vital to the well being of those we assist.4. Help persons understand and utilize resources within the community, county and state.

Description

Brooklyn Heights Art-in-the-Park is a summer program for children, ages 6-12. An adult volunteer coordinator and student assistants staff the program. Children participate in crafts, art projects, physical activity, cultural and nature based experiences.

The program primarily takes place within the village park, with excursions to other venues if possible. In previous years trips have included learning about painting and firing ceramics, our local zoo and other venues. Children also have enjoyed a safety presentation by the Fire Department and a wildlife expert. These presentations are complemented with coordinating activities.

This program has beeb in existence for over 30 years.

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