 Service is in the community. Community. A community is an area, like a city, town, or neighborhood, and the people who live there. Communities may hold events like picnics or parades for the people living there. Neighborhood. A neighborhood is a section of a city or town. The area of town that you live in is called your neighborhood. Service. A service is an organization or office that does something to help people. Communities have many services like libraries, clinics, and food banks. Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS. DSHS is a government office that helps people living in poverty get food and health care. They also offer services for the blind or disabled and childcare subsidies. City Hall. City Hall is the building that has the main offices for the city government. The offices in City Hall include the mayor's office, city planning, and the city's financial offices. Immigration office. An immigration office is where people go when they have immigration questions or immigration business. When you apply for citizenship, you will go there to take your test. Food bank. A food bank is a place where you can go to get food for free. Most communities offer food banks. They can be found in churches and other community organizations. Hospital. A hospital is a place where people go when they are very sick and need to see a doctor. Hospitals have emergency rooms that help people who are sick or injured. Police station. A police station is the place where police officers work. Police stations often handle 911 calls. Police officers patrol the community and assist in emergency situations. Volunteer agency. A volunteer agency is a place where people can give their time to help other people in their community. Volunteer agencies include food banks, libraries, and shelters. Housing authority. The housing authority is a government office where people can apply for low income housing. If you have a housing crisis, the housing authority may be able to help you. Fire station. A fire station is the place where firefighters work. All communities have fire stations. The fire department responds when there is a fire or a medical emergency. The end.