Brandywine Community Resource Council Inc

WE ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING THE HUMAN NEEDS OF WELLNESS, BELONGINGNESS AND ESTEEM.

BUILDING SUPPORT - PROVIDES A SAFE, EASILY ACCESSIBLE FACILITY FOR NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED TENANTS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, CHILD CARE, LEARNING, FAMILY CRISIS AND CIVIC SERVICES.

EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAM - SERVES 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADERS IN THE BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. STUDENTS GET HELP WITH HOMEWORK, REDUCE STRESS AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND ART. COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS.EXPENSES $131,714. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $0.LEARNING CENTER: LEARNING CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING BASIC ADULT EDUCATION, CLASSES TO IMPROVE READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS, CLASSES TO PREPARE FOR THE GED, THE JAMES H. GROVES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM AND ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES.EXPENSES $152,052. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $1,450.CAPITAL COST: COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ONGOING FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.EXPENSES $20,399. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $0.COMMUNITY RESOURCES: FOOD CLOSET PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. FOOD CLOSET PROVIDES AN ASSORTMENT OF MEATS, PANTRY ITEMS AND CANNED AND FRESH PRODUCE. EMERGENCY FOOD IS AVAILABLE AS SUPPLIES ALLOW. WE ARE ALSO A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR PEOPLE OVER 60.EXPENSES $189,535. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $1,780.

BRANDYWINE SENIOR CENTER: SERVES ACTIVE ADULTS 50 AND OVER. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE CRAFTS (PAINTING, CERAMICS, JEWELRY MAKING), GAMES (BILLIARDS, CARDS, PUZZLES, WII), BINGO, LINE DANCING, LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRIPS. SENIORS CAN STAY IN SHAPE IN THE FITNESS CENTER AND WITH OUR EXERCISE AND YOGA CLASSES. LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGH GUEST LECTURERS. SENIORS STAY CONNECTED ONLINE IN OUR COMPUTER ROOM. RESOURCES FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND LUNCH ARE ALSO OFFERED.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADVANCE AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CENTER. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES GROWTH, FAMILY ENRICHMENT, CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, THUS STIMULATING A HIGHER LEVEL OF QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WE SERVE. CCC HOUSES ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GROUPS OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS SERVING ANY COMMUNITY IN THE STATE LOCATED IN ONE BUILDING. THE CENTER PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY PLANNING AND SERVICE COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RESPOND TO ONGOING AND EMERGING HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS. IN SUPPORT OF ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES, CCC MANAGES THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS, PROVIDES FACILITY SUPPORT, MEETING ROOMS, UTILITIES, RECEPTION AND MAIL SERVICES, INTERNET ACCESS, THREE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS, TWO GYMNASIUMS, A TRACK, BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELDS, A PLAYGROUND AND A DOG PARK.