Community Development is the heart and soul of a Community Action Agency. This is where the rubber meets the road! Defined as the "mobilization of people, families, and communities to be proactive as opposed to reactive to all external and internal factors that impact their lives.", Community Development is where the planning ends and the action begins!
One of the core programs in our Community Development program is the Strong Communities Initiative. The Strong Communities Initiative (SCI) was developed by former Delaware Governor Thomas Carper and the Governor's Family Cabinet Council to help eight unincorporated, rural Kent and Sussex County communities become self sufficient. The program targets Delaware neighborhoods in crisis, identifies their needs, and helps them rebuild.
First State assists concerned citizens in these communities by teaching community leaders how to organize community civic associations, develop strategic plans and projects to create positive change in their communities.
Strong Communities Initiative (SCI) Communities
The predominately African-American and Latino communities were identified by drug activity complaint calls made to the Delaware State Police.
The Sussex County communities are:
One of the core programs in our Community Development program is the Strong Communities Initiative. The Strong Communities Initiative (SCI) was developed by former Delaware Governor Thomas Carper and the Governor's Family Cabinet Council to help eight unincorporated, rural Kent and Sussex County communities become self sufficient. The program targets Delaware neighborhoods in crisis, identifies their needs, and helps them rebuild.
First State assists concerned citizens in these communities by teaching community leaders how to organize community civic associations, develop strategic plans and projects to create positive change in their communities.
Strong Communities Initiative (SCI) Communities
The predominately African-American and Latino communities were identified by drug activity complaint calls made to the Delaware State Police.
The Sussex County communities are:
- Coverdale Crossroads
- Greentop
- Mount Joy
- Polly Branch
- Ellendale
- Lucas Development
- Cool Spring
- Pinetown
- Capital Park
- Meadowbrook Acres
- Star Hill/Palmer Park
- Woodland Manor
(Right to Left)Community Develpment Specialist Joe Brake, Executive Director Bernice Edwards, Community Development Specialist Sandi Sample, and Program Manager Bruce Wright brave the weather to assist with a community cleanup day at Coverdale Crossroads.
Community Development Specialist
Community Development Specialist
Dwayne Powell
Community Development
Specialist
Community Development
Specialist
- Greentop
- Ellendale
- Mount Joy
- Pinetown
- Cool Spring
