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| Sisters |
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partnership with the Christina School District and Springfield
College will address the critical needs of young girls
in the areas of personal formation, decision making and
career goal setting.More...
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Map Walk for Community
Development 2007 |
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Wilmington District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference
of the United Methodist Church assists individuals of
all faiths, congregations, and communities to meet human
needs; promotes positive social change; facilitates church
development with technical assistance in strategic planning,
neighborhood assessment, and community organization. More...
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Local
church Training
The Methodist Action Program (MAP), provides the local church
with technical assistance in strategic planning, assessing their
neighborhoods, starting community development corporations,
community organizing and preparing 501(C)2 applications.
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Centro
los Abuelos
"The Grandparents" Center, is a Hispanic Senior Center
located at 623 North Harrison Street in Wilmington, where individuals
can share their experiences from various Hispanic cultural backgrounds.
This program offers a variety of services and activities, recreation,
trips, transportation and translation.
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Who
Benefits?
Centro Los Abuelos and its benefits are available at no cost
to Delaware residents age 60 and older and is targeted primarily
to those of Hispanic origin.
Los
Abuelos is of particular benefit to those:
- Who
are unable to obtain services because of a language barrier.
- Whose
cultural difference have impeded the utilization of needed
community services.
- Who
can not access their family support network.
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are low income and or socially |
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What
is Los Abuelos?
Los Abuelos is operated by the Methodist Action Program and
is designed to provide Hispanic elderly in the Wilmington/ New
Castle area with information on needed services.
Los
Abuelos plays an important role in identifying and assuring
that social, medical, and nutritional supports are made available
to older Hispanic people where they live.
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What
can Los Abuelos do for you?
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We
provide one-on-one assistance in obtaining
Needed services, such as:
- Transportation
- Interpreter
services
- Translators
- Scheduling
appointments
- Filling
out forms
- Medicare
and Medicaid
- Social
Security
- Legal
assistance
- Housing
and energy assistance
- Food
and nutritional services
- Cultural
and recreational activities
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Youth
Moving Forward
This initiative spearheaded by the Methodist Action Program,
is a faith-cased program that targets first-time, non-violent,
youth offenders. The program is administered at no-cost to the
participant and provides a support system for reintegrating
the youth back into society. The program will provide youth
with volunteer mentors who will assist with the reintegration
process. Mentors will help the youth explore interests and positive
options for developing trusting relationships, provided guidance,
proactive study skills, interview skills and utilize community
resources to assist the youth, Christian counseling and bible
study will also be offered.
There are training opportunities for volunteers, as well as
activities to assist with the bonding process.More.... |
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Homeless
Ministries
Emmanuel Dining Room East
Operated by The Ministry of Caring, the Emmanuel Dining room
served 64,413 meals to hungry people last year-people who might
not eat were it not for this program. |
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Friendship
House
Friendship House is Christian corporation committed to making
a difference in the lives of homeless and impoverished people
in Wilmington. Last year, 2,300 men and 900 women were assisted
with rebuilding their lives. Friendship House also provides
clothing, breakfast, worship, grant programs and community education. |
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F.A.I.T.H.
Center
Consultations, referrals to available community resources and
as appropriate, financial assistance are offered to help recipients
from suffering through family crises. In 2003, the F.A.I.T.H.
Center had 2,859 contacts and provided grants to 454 households. |
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MAP'S
Vision Statement
Creating
Communities of compassion through Christian faith in Action
MAP'S Mission Statement
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Helping
individuals, congregations and communities meet human needs
promote positive social change
facilitate church development through the transforming power
of Jesus Christ
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| Board
of Directors
Executive Director- Maurice C. Simmons
Board Chair- Rev. Dr. H. Ward Greer
Vice President of Administration- Lawrence Pelham
Vice President of Programs- Rev. Joseph Archie, III
Treasurer- Yvonne Younger
Secretary- Rev. Gary Meekins
District Superintendent- Rev. Dr. William Fitzhugh
Chaplain- Rev. Anne Pruett-Barnett
Rev. Amy Yarnall
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