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Claymont Community Center

Claymont Community Center. One Stop Shop for Human Services Kelli Stranahan. Organization.

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Claymont Community Center

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  1. Claymont Community Center One Stop Shop for Human Services Kelli Stranahan

  2. Organization 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. Center Consists of… 7 Center Run Programs 12 Outside Health and Human Service Organizations

  3. Mission 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. Vision To meet the ever changing needs of our community.

  4. Demographics Population of 8,253 9.68% Unemployment Rate 9.1% Below Poverty Level Here to HELP! Who Claymont Community Center Assists… Disabled Individuals Youth Seniors Uninsured/Under-Insured Poverty Stricken Cultural Barriers

  5. Ethnic Groups & Poverty

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

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

  8. Organization Chart: Claymont Community Center

  9. Governance Claymont Community Center - Board of Directors

  10. Funding Sources 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 Funds

  11. Funding Sources Funds Through Grant Development

  12. Claymont Community Center & Partners

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

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

  15. Interns Role

  16. Questions? ?

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