Our Timeline
2014
The Beginning
Youth Mentoring Group Precious Pearls of Promise begins at Woodlawn United Methodist Church 30 young ladies are enrolled over the summer
2015
It's Official
Youth Mentoring Group Diamonds in the Rough begins at Woodlawn United Methodist Church
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CCDN is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
2016
New Programs
Parents Helping Parents is launched. This is a forum developed for parents by parents to help with communication challenges.
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First Annual E.L.E.C.T. Teen Summit serving 50 kids
2017
More Growth Happening...
CCDN moves into a larger space to expand operations and services.
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Second Annual E.L.E.C.T. Teen Summit serving 50 kids.
2019
Community Expansion
CCDN served 2400 families in Life Services Program providing emergency food, clothes, and resources
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LearnWorks Math and Reading Enrichment Program launched
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Peer Support and Community Forums held
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Save Village Market Project
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First Annual Christmas at CCDN Project
2018
Health Development
CCDN Prayer breakfast hosted.
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Life Services is launched, providing essential needs to adults, youth, and families.
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Healthy Tuesdays launched providing heathy alternatives, education, and resources to adults, youth, and families
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Internship program is launched.
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Partnerships are built for education and reentry services
2020
Moved to a New Location
Relocated to North East Lake to expand services.
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Served over 3,000 families in Life Services Program.
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Gave out $50,000 in rent and utility assistance through the Birmingham Strong Program
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Restructured operations to accommodate Covid-19 Pandemic, providing Life Services, Education Programs, and Community Service Projects
2021
Permanent Home
CCDN served 6000 families in Life Services Program providing emergency food, clothes, and resources
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Inspire Education Academy relaunched to assist youth ages 16 & up with life and education transition.
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CCDN opens 6 community food hubs servicing families in Bessemer, East Lake, Woodlawn, Titusville, and Center Point​
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