Organization Claymont Community Center Claymont Community Center is a non-profit, community focused organization founded in 1974 to unite the efforts of human service agencies and other community organizations in serving the social and human services needs of the residents of Claymont and Brandywine Hundred. 7 Center Run Programs 12 Outside Health and Human Service Organizations Center Consists of…

Mission Vision To meet the ever changing needs of our community. Claymont Community Center, a social service organization, along with our community partners, is committed to providing life-enhancing social interaction, life-skills training, and human services for our community.

Demographics Population of 8, % Unemployment Rate 9.1% Below Poverty Level Who Claymont Community Center Assists… Youth Seniors Poverty Stricken Disabled Individuals Uninsured/Under-Insured Cultural Barriers Here to HELP!

Ethnic Groups & Poverty

Policies & Procedures Employee Standards Conflict of Interest Conflict of Interest Responsibility to remain free from conflicts negative to negotiations or may influence decisions relating to services. Professional Excellence Professional Excellence Responsible for evaluating their own personal and professional strengths, limitations, and effectiveness. Confidentially Confidentially Maintain respect for individual’s right to privacy. All information overheard or detained should never be disclosed unless proper procedures are taken.

Policies & Procedures Cont. Employee Standards Cont. Relationship with Clients Relationship with Clients Treat individuals receiving services with respect and dignity. Service Provision without Discrimination Service Provision without Discrimination All services provided with regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual preference or ethnicity. Knowledge of Unethical Practices Knowledge of Unethical Practices Employees should always be apprehensive to unethical practices that effect individuals in the community. Use of Corporate Assets Use of Corporate Assets All employees are expected to use resources for business purposes only and in a way to enhance them.

Organization Chart: Claymont Community Center

Claymont Community Center - Board of Directors

Funds Grants/Donations State and Local Government Federated Funds Grant making Public Charities Corporate, Family, and Community Foundations Tenant Expenses Rent Utilities Equipment Program/Service Fees Membership Fees Doctor Office Visits Medical Costs (Reduced) Educational Costs Funding Sources

AwardedGrant/Donor Requested Amount Received AmountDifference Grant in Aid (GIA) - $290,000$295,800$5,800 GIA - Senior Center $243,406$246,850$3,444 DE Pass Through Funds$154,600$170,060$15,460 AwardedLongwood Foundation$60,445 $0 United Way $49,474$49,054($420) CHAP/SFL $30,483$43,367$12,884 BlackRock $9,928$20,000$10,072 AwardedBank of America $16,904$15,000($1,904) Share Our Strength $9,615$9,647 PendingCDBG $11,773$8,000($3,773) PendingCDBG $12,479$7,000($5,479) AwardedBorkee Hagley $5,756$6,000$244 State Emerg. Fund Food $6,500$5,150($1,350) $ rpt Wilmington Flower Mrkt $9,910$3,000($6,910) Wilmington University $2,430 $0 *Overall Total Grants $1,227,518$941,803$285,715 Funds Through Grant Development

Claymont Community Center & Partners

Strengths & Challenges Strengths Variety of Programs/Services Offered 7 Center Run Programs 12 Tenant Organizations Blend of Partnerships with various Human Service Organizations Blend of Partnerships with various Human Service Organizations Close Proximity (Offices conveniently in one building) Referral Facilities External Resource Relationships External Resource Relationships Professional Connections

Challenges Health and Mental Health Clinics Health and Mental Health Clinics Funding Available Availability of Volunteer Professional Medical Staff Decreasing Number of Patients Shifting Funding Focus Shifting Funding Focus Consistent Funder Foundations Limited Funding Sources Quality Programs with Less Funding from Grants Quality Programs with Less Funding from Grants Decrease in Salary Explore additional ways to Fund Programs Strengths & Challenges Cont.

Interns Role ESOL Recruit Students & Instructor Student Assessments Grant Research Research Potential Grant Opportunities Create Foundation Portfolio Grant Development Assessment of Grant Opportunities Write Individual Grant Proposal for Organization

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