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Our Timeline

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2014

The Beginning

Youth Mentoring Group Precious Pearls of Promise begins at Woodlawn United Methodist Church 30 young ladies are enrolled over the summer

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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