The Flanker Resource Centre is a non-profit organization, developed through the Community Developed Committee which was initiated through the Social Development Commission. It seeks to enhance the economic, educational and social development of the community which by extension seeks to improve the citizens’ self esteem and community pride. The Centre also houses The Peace and Justice Centre which
conducts mediations and other Alternative Dispute Resolution activities and is affiliated to the Dispute Resolution Foundation. The Flanker Community is inclusive of Flanker Proper, Providence Heights, Sea View Heights, Providence Heights Housing Scheme and White House. It has over 11,000 residents, with sixty percent of the population being below the age of 30. Half of which are undereducated and unemployable. Other problems facing the community are: Poor Parenting, Teenage Pregnancy and Low Self Esteem. It is because of this crisis that the Centre operates its many programs that are specifically targeted to reduce the problems identified. These programs include: Mediation and Counseling Services, a Homework Assistance Program, GSAT Classes, Adult Education Night Classes (remedial and CXC), Computer Classes, A Skills Training Program, A Parent Education Program, Job Search Assistance, A Welfare Programme, A Youth-at-Risk Programme, Marching Band, Youth Club, Senior Citizens Club, Flanker Folks Cultural group, Performance and Creative arts Group, the Youth Crime Watch Initiative and our Sports Programme. We feel that by giving the community a positive environment and plentiful resources they will have a more positive future.
