The Division of Youth Services, which handles the renovation of the Kagman Community Center, wants to add an additional classroom to the center.<\/p>\n
According to DYS administrator Vivian Sablan, her division is looking to use the $300,000 it got from the Community Development Block Grant funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to renovate the community center and implement several expansions.<\/p>\n
The $300,000 grant was secured through the Northern Marianas Housing Corp., Sablan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to expand our outlets. DYS is managing the Tanapag Youth Center and the KCC,\u201d she said, noting the need to secure the building\u2019s structural integrity as well as the need to expand the KCC. <\/p>\n
Sablan believes that with an additional classroom, the community center will be able to better provide for the youth in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith that addition, we will be able to expand our programs and services. Right now, we are limited because we are only utilizing one main classroom and several smaller rooms. Upon the completion of this renovation, we would be able to\u2026hold events here throughout the year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
According to Sablan, the community center at KCC housed 50 students during their after-school programs last school year.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter the renovations, we are hoping to double, or even triple [attendees] of the programs so that more opportunities are available, not only for Kagman residents, but even that of Papago, Capital Hill, and other areas,\u201d she said, adding that the community center is open to the public, regardless of their area of residence.<\/p>\n
Sablan emphasized, however, that only non-profit events would be held at the new KCC.<\/p>\n
An additional shower room, restroom, water tanks, etc. is included in the renovations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also working with the Capital Improvement Project office\u2026for typhoon shutters for the center, a generator, a generator house, and two water pumps,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026For so many years the KCC has been sitting idle, so we are moving along with the programs and making it known to the community that it is available,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Since DYS came under the management of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, the division has been overseeing the KCC and offering programs in the center, Sablan said. <\/p>\n
Though no specific date was disclosed, Sablan confirmed that renovations will be done soon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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