SDOP Presentation
In the beginning …
a vacant lot
But then God created…
Self Development of People A Committee of the Presbytery of Philadelphia
Self Development of People A Committee of the Presbytery of Philadelphia SDOP
What is self-development?
People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives
What is self-development? People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change
What is self-development? People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change They benefit directly from the project
What is self-development? People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change They benefit directly from the project They lead and control the project
Why is self-development important?
Self-development ensures ownership
Why is self-development important? Self-development ensures ownership Self-development enhances dignity
Why is self-development important? Self-development ensures ownership Self-development enhances dignity Self-development builds community
Why is self-development important? Self-development ensures ownership Self-development enhances dignity Self-development builds community Self-development is the best hope for lasting change
How does the SDOP Committee help?
Promotes the vision of self-development
How does the SDOP Committee help? Promotes the vision of self-development Provides guidance on how to turn an idea into a project
How does the SDOP Committee help? Promotes the vision of self-development Provides guidance on how to turn an idea into a project Supplies funding for self-development projects
What are other recent SDOP projects?
A transitional home for recovering addicts in Chester - owned and run by recovering addicts.
What are other recent SDOP projects? An after-school arts program in Norristown - providing children with enrichment opportunities the schools can no longer afford, while at the same time bringing in income for underemployed artists.
What are other recent SDOP projects? A network of Philadelphia taxi drivers working together to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits.
What are other recent SDOP projects? A bike patrol of men volunteering from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. to assist the police in keeping their Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood secure.
What are other recent SDOP projects? Senior citizen immigrants from war-torn Liberia banding together to smooth a difficult transition to an alien culture.
How do the grants work?
Application is made to SDOP Committee
How do the grants work? Application is made to SDOP Committee One-year grants, disbursed quarterly
How do the grants work? Application is made to SDOP Committee One-year grants, disbursed quarterly Renewable – fresh application required
How do the grants work? Application is made to SDOP Committee One-year grants, disbursed quarterly Renewable – fresh application required Recent grants have ranged from $5,000 to $16,000
Where does the money come from?
Our Presbytery’s portion of ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
What can I do to help?
Refer people with ideas or projects to the SDOP Committee
What can I do to help? Refer people with ideas or projects to the SDOP Committee Encourage the One Great Hour of Sharing offering in your congregation
… in the name of love.