The thesis aims to define the role of community work in community spaces and to research the new practice from the perspectives of its contents, of the included parties’ roles, and of its significance for the community. The users are the interested members of the community living in a neighborhood or a block of flats with public apartments and smaller housing units; their housing situation indicates their housing vulnerability which relates to their social vulnerability. The practice of community spaces is a part of an anti-eviction program. On the level of implementation, it is directed towards the recognized needs of the users and it is publicly accessible. The research approach is qualitative, the data was gathered from the representatives of all parties (community, association and public housing fund) by interviews. Additionally, an analysis of work reports as well as a quantitative analysis of participation records were made. The findings illustrate that the community spaces are prevention-oriented because they encourage the cooperation of the users and the association’s workers, they promote spending free time actively and connecting with other interested members of the community. The generic type of community work is oriented towards a flexible and comprehensive work which is not focused on deficits and which takes place in the users’ lifeworld. During the regular meetings, the activities and the processes are both organized and spontaneous; the younger users get involved in sports and creative activities, cooking, free play and conversations while the adults come for socializing, conversations and relaxation. The community space is a place of meeting new people and a pleasant common spot for the involved which diversifies local activities and atmosphere while encouraging people to get in contact with others from the community.
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