Rebuilding Lives: A Community Needs Assessment of Resettlement Areas in Naic, Cavite

Abstract

This study assessed the community needs of residents living in the resettlement area of Bronzeville Homes, Naic, Cavite, with the aim of identifying essential programs that can strengthen community well-being, safety, and resilience. A community needs assessment serves as a vital tool and local conditions that influence the quality of life of families and households. It also provides community leaders and policymakers with evidence-based insights necessary for developing responsive interventions and sustainable support systems. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) describe the demographic profile of residents in terms of age, sex, years of residency, civil status, employment status, monthly income, and household size; (2) determine the perceived program needs of the community across six key domains Disaster Risk Management, Leaders’ Initiative Community-Based Prevention, Support Programs for Higher-Risk Youth and Families, Crime Prevention, Education, and Livelihood; and (3) examine whether a significant relationship exists between residents’ demographic profile and their assessed program needs. A quantitative-descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a structured survey questionnaire administered to 369 relocatees in Bronzeville Homes who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection was conducted from February 2024 to January 2025. Participants were assured of confidentiality and anonymity throughout the process. Findings from this study are intended to guide local authorities, planners, and partner agencies in designing targeted community-based programs that promote safety, empowerment, and socio-economic development within resettlement communities.