sdop presentation. in the beginning … a vacant lot
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SDOP Presentation
In the beginning …
a vacant lot
But then God created…
Self Development of People
A Committee of the Presbytery of Philadelphia
Self Development of People
A Committee of the Presbytery of Philadelphia
SDOP
What is self-development?
What is self-development?
• People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives
What is self-development?
• People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives
• They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change
What is self-development?
• People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives
• They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change
• They benefit directly from the project
What is self-development?
• People who are poor or oppressed come together to try to address the conditions that negatively affect their lives
• They design and implement a project that will produce long-term change
• They benefit directly from the project
• They lead and control the project
Why is self-development important?
Why is self-development important?
• Self-development ensures ownership
Why is self-development important?
• Self-development ensures ownership
• Self-development enhances dignity
Why is self-development important?
• Self-development ensures ownership
• Self-development enhances dignity
• Self-development builds community
Why is self-development important?
• Self-development ensures ownership
• Self-development enhances dignity
• Self-development builds community
• Self-development is the best hope for lasting change
How does the SDOP Committee help?
How does the SDOP Committee help?
• Promotes the vision of self-development
How does the SDOP Committee help?
• Promotes the vision of self-development
• Provides guidance on how to turn an idea into a project
How does the SDOP Committee help?
• Promotes the vision of self-development
• Provides guidance on how to turn an idea into a project
• Supplies funding for self-development projects
What are other recent SDOP projects?
What are other recent SDOP projects?
A transitional home for recovering addicts in Chester - owned and run by recovering addicts.
What are other recent SDOP projects?
An after-school arts program in Norristown - providing children with enrichment opportunities the schools can no longer afford, while at the same time bringing in income for underemployed artists.
What are other recent SDOP projects?
A network of Philadelphia taxi drivers working together to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits.
What are other recent SDOP projects?
A bike patrol of men volunteering from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. to assist the police in keeping their Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood secure.
What are other recent SDOP projects?
Senior citizen immigrants from war-torn Liberia banding together to smooth a difficult transition to an alien culture.
How do the grants work?
How do the grants work?
• Application is made to SDOP Committee
How do the grants work?
• Application is made to SDOP Committee
• One-year grants, disbursed quarterly
How do the grants work?
• Application is made to SDOP Committee
• One-year grants, disbursed quarterly
• Renewable – fresh application required
How do the grants work?
• Application is made to SDOP Committee
• One-year grants, disbursed quarterly
• Renewable – fresh application required
• Recent grants have ranged from $5,000 to $16,000
Where does the money come from?
Where does the money come from?
Our Presbytery’s portion of
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
What can I do to help?
What can I do to help?
• Refer people with ideas or projects to the SDOP Committee
What can I do to help?
• Refer people with ideas or projects to the SDOP Committee
• Encourage the One Great Hour of Sharing offering in your congregation
… in the name of love.
