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It’s hard finding things to do that don’t involve the virtual world when so much of our time is taken up by it. People today face many issues and problems that previous generations did not, and that can be difficult to understand. That’s why community centres can offer a respite from the blue screen world and a chance to connect with each other in a healthy and proactive way.
What is a Community Centre
A community centre is an indoor governmental <a href=”
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What They Claim
Community centres revolve around the sense of community in an area, or at least to create one. In bringing together people from an area, you connect lives and stories. This then creates friendships where there weren’t any before, and forges a sense of togetherness, or community, to strengthen the overall area.
Community centres also provide activities for people to do. This has proven to reduce the crime rate in young people, by giving them a sense of purpose and introducing them to hobbies they previously didn’t have. It can be particularly effective in areas with lower-earning families, providing people access to things that they might otherwise never express interest in, such as sports, music, acting, and the arts. This can be beneficial to an entire community.