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Woodland Hills Impact Center reports growth, seeks event funds and flags facility needs
Summary
The district's Impact Center reported multiple community programs, arts grants and summer youth job planning; director Glenn Forfe will seek $6,000 for three skating events at next week's meeting and trustees raised questions about HVAC and long-term funding.
Board members heard an update about the Woodland Hills Impact Center's activities on April 9, including an Easter extravaganza, arts grants and summer job programming. The report, provided in writing and summarized for trustees, also flagged maintenance tasks and asked for continued oversight of facility costs.
The center's director, Glenn Forfe, reported partnerships with the Urban League for senior interviews, a Rankin Christian Center Easter event, arts grants (over $30,000 from River of Steel and Cary Furnace) and youth job planning with local partners. Forfe described maintenance items such as removing an old blacktop gate with exposed spikes and clearing unused kitchen equipment.
Forfe told the board he will request $6,000 at next week's meeting to fund three skating events (two thousand dollars each). The written report said the center has secured grant funding for several arts projects and is exploring additional sponsorships and donations; Forfe asked the board to consider facility and HVAC planning ahead of a hot summer.
Trustees and staff discussed whether the center pursues outside grants and sponsorships; board members praised the center's community engagement while urging the director to continue diversifying funding so the district does not carry unplanned maintenance costs.
Ending: Forfe promoted the Easter event and encouraged public attendance; trustees asked staff to continue tracking facility costs, grant opportunities and to surface any significant HVAC or capital needs for formal budget consideration.
