2025 Neighborhood Leaders Academy Application

2025 Neighborhood Leaders Academy Application

Neighborhood Leaders Academy is a 6-week program that provides Lancaster City residents with the opportunity to learn more about their communities, how local government works, and how they can leverage relationships with both to impact change. Participants will have an option to complete a project as part of the academy or just attend the sessions.
Are you a resident of Lancaster City? This means within the city limits and does not include the bordering municipalities.*

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Do work with or work for an organization that directly impacts Lancaster City residents?*

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We're sorry, Neighborhood Leaders Academy is only available to Lancaster City residents, or individuals who work with organizations that directly impact Lancaster City residents.
What organization?*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
I describe my gender as:*

MaleFemaleNonbinaryOther
I describe my race as:*

African AmericanAsian/Pacific IslanderHispanic/LatinoMixedWhiteOther
Please select your age range*

Under 2020-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970-7980+
What does leadership look like to you?*
Do you have interest in getting involved with your community?*
Why do you want to participate in Neighorhood Leaders Academy?*
I know who my elected officials are.*

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I understand the role of City Council.*

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I am a registered voter.*

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I feel I know how to engage with local government.*

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I feel like I have the resources to impact real change.*

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Are you able to commit to attending in-person meetings for 6 weeks?*

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Is English your first language?*

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Will you require translation services?*

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Which language will you require translation services for?*
Will you require childcare services?*

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Will you require transportation assistance?*

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Do you have any dietary needs or restrictions we should be aware of?*
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