Organizational Alphabet Soup
Rev. Kevin Porter Decodes the Acronyms
As the Director of Adult Education and Community Life, one of my responsibilities is to bear witness to our congregation’s commitment to the quality of life in Germantown as a sign of Christ’s continuing presence in this community.
There are many organizations seeking to make a difference here, and many of them have opportunities for you to use your talents in ways that will give you a sense of joy and meaning as well as breathe life into our neighborhood. Here are just a few:
CGI = Creative Germantown Initiative, a new non profit entity whose mission is to strengthen the Germantown community through arts, education, and recreation, serving persons of all ages as they experience the joys and challenges of urban living. Its programs include the Freedom School, Bread and Cup Coffeehouse, the Drop In Center, the Concert Series, the basketball teams and drill team. Click here to read more about CGI.
GCC = Germantown Community Connection, a new non profit organization that acts as a bridge and a voice for the many community organizations of Germantown. As a bridge, GCC seeks to connect them, surface common issues they share and the resources to address those issues, and build the capacity to act on community priorities. As a voice, GCC seeks to influence policies that impact our neighborhoods, investments toward community benefit, promote our diversity and build a vibrant economy in Germantown. Click here to read more about GCC.
GCI = Germantown Clergy Initiative, a faith based volunteer organization of Christian clergy and others of like mind who focus attention on Germantown High School once dubbed one of the most violent schools in Philadelphia. GCI runs three (3) programs at the high school: 1) the Safe Corridors Program; 2) a Youth Mentoring Program; and, 3) the Advocacy and Support Program. These programs have been fully operational on a volunteer basis since GCI's incorporation in 2006.
If you would like to learn more about these organizations or ways you can connect with them, please let me know.