Self-Development of People 2020 Grants Announced

The Self-Development of People is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that affirms God’s concern for humankind. We are Presbyterians and ecumenical partners, dissatisfied with poverty and oppression, united in faith and action through sharing, confronting, and enabling. We participate in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people seeking to change the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression, and injustice. Our Presbytery’s Committee for the Self-Development of People recently awarded two grants totaling $15,000.
  • S.W.A.G. (Sisters With A Goal) is an amazing team of formerly incarcerated women with a sole purpose to help women who are returning citizens to navigate successfully back into community/society. www.why-not-prosper.org Click here for a PDF of their work
  • Common Place is a ministry outpost of Salt and Light Community Church. Their Food Pantry initiative will respond to the increased food insecurities in Southwest Philly, especially as they work to the benefit and well-being of children. www.the commonplacephilly.org

We give thanks for both organizations commitment to their local neighbors!