Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 Mission Statement
	
To extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to 
Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social, and economic levels.
	
 Description
OCCCDAÂ?s overall areas of focus are: 
  Youth development and education,
  Family support related to social concerns, and
  Employment and economic development to improve community life.  

To date, the first two program areas have begun in support of the timeline developed by the board of directors.  

Youth

Our purpose in ministering to youth is to develop leaders who become adult leaders in our community through:
  Academic improvement and the development of critical thinking skills
  Positive mentoring relationships
  Development of creativity and giftedness in the arts
  Improved self-esteem and decision-making

Current youth programs include mentoring, after school, and summer programs.  Programs include art, music, reading and 
recreational programming as well as various family events to highlighting accomplishments of participating youth. In 
addition, we provide focused violence prevention and conflict mediation activities and strategies.  All mentors and staff are 
required to complete extensive interviews and background checks .

Families

Our purpose in ministering to families is to develop support networks which enhance family stability and teach 
reconciliation through:
  Development of peer-support networks
  Improved parenting skills and knowledge of child development
  Utilization of reconciliation skills in the family setting

For the past 6 years, we have implemented an annual community festival which provides free activities and support 
services for families.  We also: provide workshops for parenting  and financial counseling on a scheduled basis; host foster 
care training; organize an annual Blood Drive; host the local soup kitchen; and partner with the Food Trust to provide a 
FarmerÂ?s Market which provides coupons to senior citizens and a nutrition education program in area schools.

	
 Organizational Statement of Faith


As an organization, we find ourselves divinely positioned .  We are following God’s call to be His reconciled people 
in the Oxford Circle community – living our reconciliation with God and each other and spreading that reconciliation 
in our community.

Program Type

Youth Program

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

Yes