Koinonia Christian Church

Community Development Center

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KCC Community Development Center

Mission
The CDCs mission is to reach the Pitt
County community to provide holistic
programs and services for seniors and
youth to connect them to local, state and
federal agencies for a variety of needs.

KCC Community Development Center

Motto
Promoting our Forerunners, Preparing our
Future.

Background
Open: June 23, 2014
Two years intentional planning and research was
completed by board members.
One paid staff member, Twenty volunteers.
Governed by Board of Directors
Board of Directors vote and decided on majority.

Funding and Partnerships

Funding is provided by grants, fundraisers and
generous donations.
Recently applied for TRIO Educational Talent Search
grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
Grant is moving through the process successfully to
date.

Funding & Partnerships

Events & Programs

Veterans Appreciation Lunch & Dinner- honoring local Veterans with
free lunch or dinner.
Senior Wellness- Wednesday exercise class at 1:30 for all 55 and older.
Senior Citizens- technology course, estate planning, healthy cooking
classes.
Criminal Background and Legal Remedies- how to go about the
expunction process.
Lunch & Learn-Author of What You Say Matters discussed the
importance of your words. Free lunch provided.
Flu Vaccination-vouchers available for those uninsured. Free for certain

Events & Programs

Summer Camp/After-school-provided to all students in Pitt County.
Transportation available for participants.
Project Replenish-each March provide free school supplies and hygiene
items to students for teachers.
Workforce Enrichment Conference-conference for middle and high
school students to explore post-secondary options: speakers, college
admittance, military, breakout and general sessions, career booths
(Morticians, Engineering, Education, Health Sciences etc.)
Max Factor- mentoring for male students at C.M. Eppes Middle School:
tutoring, Spring Break & Summer enrichment. Each student has a polo,
tie and blazer.

Bethel Summer Reading Program

The CDC completed a feeding and grocery giveaway
in the Town of Bethel in February of this year.
During this event the Board Chair was motivated
to focus on this forgotten area of Pitt County.
Board of Directors decided to continue their work
in the Bethel community by providing a positive
and fun learning program for the summer.
Partnership was made with Bethel Elementary
School administration and the Mayor.

Future Projects
Looking to receive funding from U.S. Department of
Education for TRIO Educational Talent Search grant.
Promote post-secondary options.
Expand the Max Factor mentoring program to include
males and females in three area middle schools.
Hire full-time and part-time staff for Max Factor program
expansion.
Recruit and Plan for Summer 2017 Bethel Summer
Reading Program. Develop curriculum and effective

Reflections
Local agencies are excited to have volunteers.
Provoked much thinking on the North Carolina school calendar
especially in rural communities. Why rural school dont have yearround or school sponsored camps?
Together we can do more. Multiple partnerships to accomplish a goal.
I learned that rural communities and children are seeking support.
Children desire to have summer activities. It made me wonder if the
education system has created the summer slide.
Prompted me to think of how I could start partnerships in public
schools.