GREAT EXPECTATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MISSION:
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Giving back to the community through charitable services, knowledge workshops, youth mentoring/food programs.
PURPOSE:
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The purpose of this organization is to enhance relationships and well-being through charitable, scientific, literary, mathematical, technological, and educational initiatives.
MISSIONAL APPROACH:
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Great Expectations CDC approached community development from two standpoints: ACE (Adverse Childhood/Community Experiences) and ABCD (Assets Based Community Development).
- ACE describes all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people and communities. According to a research study by Kaiser Permanente between 1995 and 1997, 60% of our population was infected by ACE.
- The ABCD model means building community from the inside out to release human capacity. ABCD supports the idea of strengthening human development by asking questions to reveal the patterns and rhythms of relationships, resources, opportunities, and experiences.
We offer these two models of collaborative, integrated, cross-pollinated efforts to make the world a better place.
Community Engagements and Collaborations
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Great Expectations takes opportunities to engage in community activities by assisting and partnering with organizations that are engaged in community improvement, development, and sustainability initiatives to foster positive change. Some of the organizations and annual events include:
B. E. Academy
Belmont University
Bike Giveaway, Image Leadership Academy
Free Community Breakfast Program, Jeneshia Harris
School Supply Giftcards, MNPS Haynes Middle School
Streetworks
Voice of the People
At Imagine Leadership Academy, located in Akron Ohio, we prioritize the development of a supportive and respectful learning environment, where children can thrive. 
Board Members
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Zachary Baldwin
Lisa McCrady Beverly
Conselola Brown
Erain Garner
William Green
Brandi Kellett
Edward McEwen
Riki Shye
Deena Valentine
