Delaware Association of Community Based Development Organizations, Sussex Delmarva Clergy United
Delaware Association of Community Based Development Organizations, Sussex Delmarva Clergy United
DACBO is a national organization that focuses on federal and state policy, and sponsors conferences on policy and public relations issues. In addition to welfare/workforce development and job training, we were also active in crime prevention, capacity building, tax credit legislation, and human resource issues.:(dollars are approximate totals) Renovation of homeless shelter Designed, staffed, equipped and funding community computer program Restructured, funded soup kitchen and food distribution program, Funded English as Second language, Adult Basic Education, GED classes Funded transportation for programs Assisted in design of, strategically planned mixed funding of development of 19 acres of land into low-moderate income housing Participated in lobbying for tax credit for businesses partnering with community based organizations Developed and implemented youth employment opportunities, mentoring projects Assisted many organizations in structuring non and for profit businesses and organizations Strategically planned community based ventures, creating lucrative partnerships and funding opportunities And much, much more Summary: I have a host of additional experience through a variety of opportunities in the secular and nonprofit arenas that make the total package. In addition to the above, I have worked as a loan officer for a mortgage company, I've worked for Dept. of Probation and Parole and Division of Child Support. I've been an entrepreneur for over 12 years and have hosted and spoken for many a seminar on varying subjects. My love, however, is community development and community economic development. My life's mission is to take all that I know and have learned and share with other to help improve life and our communities. I am a life long learner and seek opportunities to increase my knowledge, skills and abilities. LH.