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CLAYMONT
COMMUNITY CENTER
3301 GREEN STREET, CLAYMONT, DE 19703 | 302.792.2757 | CLAYMONTCENTER.ORG
OUR MISSION
We enhance the
community by
addressing the human
needs of wellness,
belongingness
and esteem.
Year established: 1975
Number of full-time employees: 9
Number of part-time employees: 22
Annual revenue: $1,809,615
Geographic service area: Claymont and
the surrounding communities
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
For nearly fi ve 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 fi scal year,
we welcomed 95,569 visits to the Center
and 9,432 people received services through
our programs, including:
• 8,957 people fed by our Claymont Food Closet
• 351 members joined our Brandywine Senior Center
• 56 students received instruction in our ESOL and Learning Center programs
• 168 students participated in our Empowered Youth program
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 Market & Garden, Empowered Youth and Learn-
ing Center - are made fi nancially possible through grants and
private contributions. Members of the community can support
the Center by giving to one of our programs orby 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.
Allison C. David
Chief Executive Offi cer
Brian Drysdale
Board President
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Grant-in-Aid: 47%
Rental income: 31%
Grants: 13%
Contributions: 3%
Program fees: 3%
Other: 3%
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.
—Allison C. David,
Chief Executive Offi cer
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.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brian Drysdale,
Board President
Joseph C. Gajewski,
President Elect
Elio Battista, Jr.
Secretary
Doug Kook, CPA, CVA,
Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
Lily Underwood,
Development Chair
PLANNING CHAIR:
Patt Panzer &
Kathleen Streib,
Co-Chair
Duncan Holyoke,
Governance
Committee Chair
BOARD MEMBERS:
Lia Andrews
Stephen Haffner
Shannon Lawson
Julee Schwieger
Dr. Avery Sherrod
Ikechukwu Umogo
Allison C. David,
CEO, Ex-offi cio
ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS:
Terri Kelly
Evan Pizzuto
David Ruth
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