Connecting You To ... Your City, Your Community, Your Neighbors
Who we are: The Community Services Division is responsible for four main areas. These include:
- Managing the City of Auburn's Community Development Block Grant funding. These funds come from the federal government and are used to fund the Housing Repair program and other community development projects and programs in Auburn. More information.
- The Housing Repair Program assists Auburn's low-income homeowners with minor repairs aimed at maintaining their home and helping them stay in safe and affordable housing. More information.
- Human Services Division provides funding and support to service providers in the Auburn area. Staff are also able to help connect Auburn residents with needed services. More information.
- Neighborhood Programs builds community by providing investments and programming that promote inclusive engagement, increase accessibility of local government and enhance community wellness. More information.
Auburn Community Needs Assessment
The City of Auburn contracted with Cloudburst Consulting in 2019 to conduct a Community Needs Assessment. The overall Assessment provides a picture of the existing state of human services within the City and an analysis on gaps in services. This information supports key Human Services and CDBG efforts in the City. Read the full Needs Assessment (PDF).
Contact the Community Services Team
Our goal is to promote a sense of community by opening lines of communication with and between residents and Community Services staff.
If you have questions about City services, how to hold a neighborhood meeting or need help figuring out whom to talk to within the City please call the Community Services Team.
- General office number: 253-288-3168
- Kyla Wright, Human Services Program Coordinator at 253-931-3096
- Layelah Wilson, Human Services Contract Specialist at 253-804-3102
- Joel Asbjornsen, Housing Repair Program Coordinator at 253-931-3099
- Chris Lovings, Neighborhood Programs Coordinator at 253-876-1988