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CHRISTINA CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER
705 N. MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.652.0101 | CCACDE.ORG
OUR MISSION
The mission of
Christina Cultural
Arts Center, Inc (CCAC)
is to empower
underserved
communities through
arts education.
Year established: 1945
Number of full-time employees: 10
Number of part-time employees: 4
Annual revenue: $1,538,132
Geographic service area: New Castle
County - 19801, 19802, 19804, 19805,
19701, 19720
Shysheika Edwards
Executive Director
Desmond A. Baker
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Government: 35%
Tuition: 40%
Contributions/Grants: 33%
Programming: 2%
Dancing at CCAC since
the age of 5, I learned
self-confi dence, dedication,
and perseverance through this
arts experience.
—Tiana Jackson, age 24
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
CCAC leads the way in Delaware,
offering a comprehensive arts and education
program with a mission to harness the power
of the Arts for academic success, career
growth, and positive social development.
We take pride in our alumni, with 28% of
our teaching staff being former CCAC
students. An impressive 90% of our students
go on to graduate high school and pursue
college or post-secondary education. In 2023,
we touched the lives of 4,260 individuals from low-income
communities, providing affordable arts education and
nurturing personal and professional growth.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Donate Online: www.ccacde.org/donate
Donate by Phone: (302) 652-0101
Donate by Mail: Print out our online donation form and
send with a check payable to Christina Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
to 705 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE 19801.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At CCAC, “Hope Through the Arts” is our driving force. Invest in our youth by
volunteering! Opportunities include student tutoring, event support, and special
projects. Reach out to Kharcum@ccacde.org or call (302) 652-0101 to join us.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS:
Desmond A. Baker, P.E., CEM,
President
Denise Davis,
Treasurer
Sarah M. Biliski
Valerie M. Caldwell
Mike J. Cradler
Scott Stevens
Ally Ewing, Esq.,
Secretary
Marwa Zakharia
Sierra Harris
Nichelle Polston
Stephen Ovadje
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@ccacde
@ccacde
@ccacde
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