2. MAP OF AREA ASSESSED
We assessed the
downtown area of
Jamestown on a
Sunday afternoon.
Not a lot of people
were out and about.
It was a nice sunny
day but being a
weekend the
downtown area was
very quiet.
3. City Of Jamestown Information
Breakdown Of Population:
Whites: 39,996
Blacks: 1,117
Hispanic: 1,666
Other: 390 apx
4. Home of Lucille Ball!!!
Jamestown is the
home of Lucille Ball!
There is museams
and theaters all in
honor of her.
Top tourist attraction
in this area.
5. Lucille Ball Little Theater
This theater is an
excellent resource
for the community.
Started in 1936
Lucille Ball started
acting in this theater
7. HOUSES
Jamestown Houses
in this area usually
sell for $25,000 to
$50,000
Considered the
poorer side of town
Where most of the
Black Community
resides
Most of these are
apartment buildings
although some are
single family
8. Housing Continued
In this particular
neighborhood a lot
of houses need
cosmetic work
The Jamestown
Development Co. is
now developing
programs/initiatives
for homeowners to
fix up the outside of
their homes
9. PARKS AND RECREATION
IN THIS PARTICULAR
NEIGHBORHOOD THERE ARE
THREE DIFFERENT PARKS
THAT ARE CONTINUOUSLY
UPKEPT FOR THE RESIDENTS
ONE OF THESE PARKS EVEN
HAS A SKATEBOARD RAMP.
IN THE SUMMER THERE IS
ALWAYS PROGRAMS FOR THE
KIDS HERE
10. Parks cont.
THIS PARTICULAR
PARK IS RIGHT
ACROSS THE
STREET FROM
THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
PUBLIC LIBRARY
THESE PARKS
ARE ALWAYS
WELL LIT FOR
SECURITY
11. PRENDERGAST LIBRARY
Prendergast Library is
a community free
library
It is funded through
donations
Has a huge assortment
of books/children's
room with storytime
and an up to date
computer lab.
13. SHOPPING CONT:
AT THIS PARTICULAR WILSON FARMS STORE THERE ARE ADVERTISMENTS
FOR TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL ALL OVER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
WITH THE HIGH INCIDENCE OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND TOBACCO USE THIS
IS DEFINITELY AN AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THERE ARE
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE GEARED TO REDUCING THE MEDIA
THAT PROMOTE THESE BEHAVIORS.
14. SCHOOLS
IN THIS AREA THERE IS ONE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL. SAMUEL G. LOVE SCHOOL.
30 TEACHERS TO 312 STUDENTS
HAS PRE K TO 4TH GRADES
16. JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Serves 1600
students in the
Jamestown Area
9th
thru 12th
grades
Only area high
school
Renowned Marching
band and Acapella
choir that has
travelled
internationally
17. Schools Cont.
In Jamestown there are a few private, religious
schools. In this area there is only one and it is a
catholic school. St. James. It serves elementary
aged children. After 8th
grade these children go to
the high school.
All of the school grounds are well kept and free of
grafitti and trash.
There arent any school busses in this area, all kids
walk to and from school. All crosswalks do have
crossing gaurds though for the elementary school.
18. TEAM PROGRAM
This building houses
the TEAM Program.
Teenage Education
and Motherhood.
Allows teenage
mothers to remain in
high school while
getting a quality
education and
caring for their
infants.
Walking distance to
the area high school
19. RELIGION
THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES
IN THIS AREA. MAIN RELIGION IS
CATHOLIC AND CHRISTIAN
ST JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST PETER AND PAUL
ST LUKES
FIRST LUTHERAN
21. ST PETER AND PAUL
Catholic churches
are very popular in
this area. In
Jamestown alone
there are four
different ones.
These are not only
for worship but also
family gatherings,
weddings, and
community meetings
22. FLOWING RIVERS WORSHIP
CENTER
There are also
community worship
centers that are
inside of apartment
complexs like this
one. This one is
mainly a Hispanic
church. Not a lot of
activity was seen
here on this Sunday
afternoon.
23. Immanuel House and the JNP
The Joint
Neighborhood
Project (JNP) is a
community agency
that has just
celebrated 45 years.
United Way Agency
Runs a Food Panty
Hispanic Outreach
Teaches English as
a Second Language
24. Human Services
This is the
community clinic
which serves the
greater Jamestown
area. This is a free
clinic that
specializes in
maintaining health
and promoting
wellness. Offers free
birth control and
STD screening.
25. Human Services cont:
WCA hospital is the
only hospital in this
area. There is two
locations, however.
The main location is
a full service
hospital that
specializes in
obstetrics and
emergent care.
This was the
groundbreaking for
the new ED.
26. WCA Mission Statement
WCA's Mission Statement:
To improve the health and well being of the people
of Chautauqua County and the surrounding area in
a way that includes compassion, dedication, and a
commitment to quality, while maintaining
economic viability and a vision for the future.
27. Human Services Cont:
There are also numerous physician offices, dentist
offices, and even alternative treatment centers.
For ex:
body beautiful (which specializes in body
rejuvination)
Acupuncture
Chiropractic Centers
Herbal Centers
28. Human Services Cont.
There is also a lot of community agencies such as
WIC (women, infant and children)
Welfare Offices
29. Transportation
Unfortunately there is not much in terms of public
transportation. There are busses that do run
occasionally from Jamestown to surrounding areas,
but these are only at certain times of the day and
there is only one bus terminal.
30. Transportation
As you can see in
this picture. The
streets are generally
free of clutter, but
there is ongoing
construction at
different parts of
town in preparation
for the winter
months.
They almost are all
paved and easily
passable.
31. Protective Services
This is the city
Police Department.
It serves all of the
Jamestown Area.
Attached to it is the
Jamestown Fire
Dept.
Both of these
agencies work to
ensure peace and
safety in the
cultually diverse
population of
Jamestown
33. Neighborhood Watch
There are many different neighborhood watch
programs in Jamestown. In this particular
neighborhood of Jamestown there is a strong sense
of community and this particular area has noticed a
sharp decline in the crime rate due to the watch
program.
34. NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE
On this Sunday afternoon there werent any stray
animals noticed. None of the houses have any
security systems in place. This shows that the
residents feel safe in this neighborhood.
I did a few residents out sitting on their porches
talking amongst each other.
35. Conclusion:
Jamestown is a city
that is alive with
culture.
Rich with human
services that support
the community
Safe for our children
to grow up and live a
healthy life.
36. Conclusion cont.
This community is fortunate to have a lot of
community outreach services such as the TEAM
program, WIC program, JNP, many thrift shops,
food pantries, free health clinic, parks with free
recreational activities for children and the YMCA
and YWCA.
37. IMPROVEMENTS:
One area where I feel could use some improvement
is in health promotion. There isnt any low cost
exercise clubs in this neighborhood. The YMCA
does have a great workout facility but it generally
is too expensive for people in this neighborhood to
afford. I would like to see income guidelines and
scholorships available for these residents. As well
as more health promotion clinics offered to this
community.
