Droplets of hope

Watch this video about Self-Development of People Committee’s project to provide clean, safe water in poor communities all over the Dominican Republic.

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Self-Development of People announces grant recipients

Chicago, Illinois — The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) has approved grants totaling $337,760 to 16 self-help projects in the United States. [Read more]

Camden residents rally against abandoned houses

A sorry-looking abandoned property greeted Camden United (CU) members on October 18, as they arrived to protest the lack of action on the plight of our city neighborhoods. [Read more]

Stairway out of poverty in Haiti

Not far from the coast of the United States lies Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. In a population of 8.5 million, nearly 75 percent live in extreme poverty. [Read more]

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Learn how you can make a difference

Have you picked up a newspaper lately only to read yet another story about neighborhood deterioration, youth unemployment, poverty statistics and on and on. The problems seem so big and varied and you wondered for the hundredth time, “what can I do to make a difference right where I live?” Or do you know low-income people in your community facing poverty? If you’re nodding your head and saying “yes” to these questions, then we invite you to read on and learn about the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and its partnership with economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people, because there is something you can do with other people who, like you, want to positively impact their cities and neighborhoods. Learn how you can make a difference.

Learn about the new SDOP funding strategy

For the next three years SDOP will engage in a new strategy for entering into partnership with people outside of the United States.
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The Self-Development of People (SDOP) ministry affirms God's concern for humankind and participate in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people. Congregations are welcome to use the SDOP logo for interpretation or promotion purposes.
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The One Great Hour of Sharing offering supports SDOP’s work. Learn how to promote the One Great Hour of Sharing offering at your church.