In a few paragraphs, provide a brief overview of your organization. Include their history, mission, and current initiatives or challenges. Why do they exist? How are they working to effect change in the community? Also give a short description of the project you are working on, including why it is important to the organization. Post this to Moodle under the thread Organization Description.
Then, read and comment on at least two other posts. What do you find interesting? What questions do you have?
Community Care Development Network began from a smaller program by Founder Tamika Holmes called Precious Pearls of Promise. This program was developed to mentor young girls ages 11 to 18. This initiative opened volunteers’ eyes to the extensive needs of the children and their parents, leading to the expansion of the program into the CCDN non-profit organization. The establishment includes aides in education, mentoring, and life services for individuals ranging from newborn to the elderly. CCDN serves as a bridge between clients and the resources that are available for them in the community, which is what makes this non-profit so special. Not only do they offer their own benefits such as the Emergency Food Box and Career and Workforce Development Programs, but also they are eager to connect those in need with offerings from other non-profits and businesses in Birmingham. Their founder Ms. Holmes is also incredibly involved and well connected in the community.
She sits on several boards and has been tasked with presenting research to the Birmingham Board of Education about where resources are lacking for parents and their children from city schools. This will be the project I’m assisting on. Research will be done to identify weaknesses in Birmingham City and Jefferson County school systems regarding special needs resources and access to technology during this time of digital learning. Ms. Holmes has noticed a gap in learning development in children that attend CCDN’s tutoring programs; therefore, this research will be helpful in strengthening parent and children’s access to helpful programs and aides to improve learning development.