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major proble►tis faced by these families are language barriers, sanitation, health issues ' t anc3n infetat'Qn of bugs. ;. NEIGHBOR BRIGADE UPDATE • Stephanie is now the Executive Director of this organization with 40 participating communities and many volunteers including 225 in Lexington. Their goal is to bring the community together to help families who are experiencing crisis situations and emergencies. Most of the services requested from the Brigade are for food and transportation. Volunteers sign up on a shared calendar to provide help. Most of the referrals come from hospitals, HSD, schools and neighbors. Last May a fundraiser in Lexington, spearheaded by Lexington teachers, raised $10,000 in support of the Neighbor Brigade. OTHER BUSINESS Charlotte reported that the Senior Center has seen impressive increases their wellness and fitness courses and with courses for continuing education. They are creating a committee to help oversee programs and develop new programs. The Lexington Community Center is in please one of its development. Meetings with community representatives have been provided with clarity on the design and what tine expected timeline for completion might be. Phase one will include the resettlement of the HSD and the recreation department into the space. This is expected to occur by December 1 of this year. NEW BUSINESS • The Human Service Committee must actively recruit new members. • The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2014. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Mimi Ballard