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CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CENTER
3301 GREEN STREET, CLAYMONT, DE 19703 | 302.792.2757 | CLAYMONTCENTER.ORG
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
OUR MISSION
We enhance the community by addressing the human needs of wellness, belongingness and esteem.
For nearly five decades, we have been an anchor in the community. We are unwavering in our commitment to provide support, resources and opportunities to connect
with one another. During our last fiscal year, we welcomed 81,368 visits to the Center and 6,935 people received services through our programs, including:
Year established: 1975 Number of full-time employees: 7 Number of part-time employees: 13 Annual revenue: $1,765,322
Geographic service area: Claymont and the surrounding communities
• 6,415 people fed by our Claymont Food Closet
• 292 members joined our Brandywine Senior Center
• 86 students received instruction in our ESOL and Learning Center programs • 142 students participated in our Empowered Youth program
• 7,211 COVID-19 tests were administered through our partnership
with the State of Delaware
Our Strategic Plan includes 3 focus areas: prioritizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; aligning programs to meet community need; and fostering mental health wellness.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Our four signature programs — Brandywine Senior Center, Community Resources & Food Closet, Empowered Youth and Learning Center - are made financially possible through grants and private contributions. Members of
the community can support the Center by giving to one of our programs or by sponsoring a special event, including our Festival of Lights and C3 5K Run/Walk. We are seeking donations of food and personal hygiene items throughout the year.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteering for a CCC program can be a rewarding experience. We offer a wide array of opportunities such as sorting donations and distributing food in our Food Closet or tutoring children or adults. Our staff is always glad to speak with potential volunteers to match their interests with the needs of those we serve.
Allison C. David
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Drysdale
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Grant-in-Aid: 43%
Rental income: 27% Grants: 13% Contributions: 4% Program fees: 2% Other: 10%
Our pivotal role in Brown vs. Board of Education established the foundation for the work we do with the community. The Center is a place where everyone is welcome and differences are celebrated. We provide opportunities for people to enhance their lives. —Allison C. David, Chief Executive Officer
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brian Drysdale, Board President
Joseph C. Gajewski, President Elect
Terri Kelly, Secretary
Doug Kook, CPA, CVA, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Julee Schwieger, Immediate Past President
Patt Panzer, MD., MPH Chair, Planning Committee
Kathleen Streib, Director Co-Chair, Planning Committee
Evan Pizzuto Chair, Governance Committee
Duncan Holyoke,Director Co-Chair, Governance
Elizabeth Shanosk Chair, Development Committee
DIRECTORS:
Lia Andrews Elio Battista, Jr.
Steve Haffner J’nelle Lawrence Shannon Lawson Avery Sherrod Ikechukwu Umoga Lily Underwood
Allison C. David,
Chief Executive Officer
Ex-officio ADVISORY BOARD:
Martin Regan David Ruth
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