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i <br />There were some interviewees who said they did not kr ow whether or not $2 million could <br />I be- raised or $4 million, but they felt comfortable in the fact that major dollars could be <br />raised, probably some where around $2 million. Four respondents were very optimistic <br />saying that they felt that in today's economy with the types of individuals and companies in <br />the Redwood City area that at least $4 to $5 million could be raised. Overall, the <br />individuals interviewed felt confident that something between $2 and $3.5 million could be <br />raised for the project. <br />C. Project awareness acceptance and support. <br />A significant number of interviewees believed that the Redwood City Police Department <br />provides great role models and felt that PAL could be of service to all of Redwood City's <br />youth, whether they are in the general neighborhood of low income areas or elsewhere. <br />One interviewee commented that almost all kids are at some risk regardless of their <br />economic status. Most community leaders and those interviewed wanted to see a kid's <br />program that is well structured and supervised, and strongly supports the new PAL <br />building, in the Taft school neighborhood. Only one interviewee expressed the fact that <br />they were uncomfortable with leaving their child with a group that might be classified as <br />troubled kids, with only one adult supervising. This clearly indicates the fact that the <br />community sees PAL as being a valuable asset and many wanted to be more informed <br />about the activities of PAL, and indicated their interest in becoming involved. <br />Several expressed concerns about whether or not PAL was duplicating facilities that might <br />be available for children, including the Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA. This leads us to <br />believe that a stronger marketing program, related not only to the image, but the <br />awareness of PAL throughout Redwood City needs to be conducted and surely certain <br />opinion makers in the community must be targeted and buy into the project. Nearly <br />everyone interviewed felt that it was important for PAL to have a facility of its own. <br />However, they felt that the Case Statement must be refined in order to answer more <br />questions concerning location and programs that would be headquartered in the building <br />itself. <br />5 <br />