To build, develop and maintain a community center in the Greater Jefferson area and to foster local community member involvement in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of activities, services, and programs that meet the intergenerational and diverse needs of all community members.To strengthen and empower community unity by developing a community system where everyone feels safe, valued, connected, and engaged and where programs, activities, and services meet the needs of the Greater Jefferson community members.Community members of all ages and diversity are valued and respected.Physical, emotional, and spiritual health are essential components for individual growth and development and community wellness.Local planning and involvement in implementation ensures community ownership of activities and programs.Activities, services, and programs which increase learning occur in a safe, welcoming environment.Financial stewardship (accountability) must be visible and maintained.The GJCC will continue to seek increased community involvement, expecially from young families, youth and seniors.The GJCC will encourage the development and implementation by community members of programs and activities that meet the needs of underserved groups in the community.The GJCC will facilitate the development and implementation of activities, services, and programs for children, youth, and seniors.The GJCC will serve as a facility for community programs, services, and activities.The GJCC will host activities, services, and programs that are designed to meet the needs of all ages.The GJCC will provide space for medical services that may be willing to serve the community.The GJCC will host both large and small group meetings or activities.The GJCC will help develop, coordinate, and maintain a community volunteer bank.The GJCC will foster youth and adult volunteerism by working with other community groups in developing a list of volunteer opportunities in the community.The GJCC will review, modify and enhance the sustainability plan for GJCC operation.The GJCC will evaluate yearly the ongoing operation and progress of the center and will provide reports periodically to the community.The GJCC will continue to review and consider community data gathered by the school district, Jefferson Together!, other governmental bodies, and individual surveys in the planning, development and operation of community activities.The GJCC will continue to seek funding sources for the construction and operation of the center.The GJCC will continue to seek new collaborative partners for the project.The GJCC will continue to recruit volunteers to manage the center.Provide information to the Greater Jefferson Community via THE CENTERLINE newsletter, the Jefferson Together! Newsletter, the Jefferson Review, and individual mailings to residents.Place posters in community buildings, public and private.Send notices to youth groups, schools, churches, community boards, and businesses regarding GJCC needs and progress.Use a variety of medium to collect input from citizens and to keep them aware of project progress, including dinners, phone contacts, and home visits.Expand a diverse group of community members in the development and operation of GJCC.Expand involvement of youth in development and operation of the center.Collaborate with governmental bodies and boards within the community to facilitate coordination.Implement a process for conflict resolution.Seek input from other communities regarding processes used in building, designing programs, or operating the community center.Continue to involve local citizens in the process of furnishing and operating the temporary center and the financing, building and operation of a new center.