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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]
Get involved
Join SDOP in making a difference against poverty and oppression in disadvantaged communities around the United States and the world.
- Watch four short videos that showcase the stories of four Self-Development of People “partners” — people from distinct areas of the Western Hemisphere — Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky and Chile.
- Consider being nominated to volunteer as a SDOP National Committee member. The 31 person national committee helps to tell the SDOP “story” regularly. For more information contact Cynthia White.
- If you know of a group in your community you think may be a potential SDOP partner refer the group to us or contact the group and tell them about SDOP.
- Learn more about poverty.
- Attend or volunteer to set up a community workshop in your area. Community workshops explaining the Self-Development of People application process and criteria are held nationwide year round. For more information, email Margaret Mwale.
- Invite someone to share their Self-Development of People experience with your group.
For more information on how your congregation can help, download a brochure. 
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