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What is SECOM?
SECOM (South End Community Outreach Ministries) is an independent charitable organization serving Kent County by providing emergency assistance, offering opportunities for individual growth and development, and supporting the families in our community.
What types of programs does SECOM offer?
SECOM offers a variety of programs designed to teach life skills including programs in better personal health, child rearing, family support, and relationship building.
SECOM's Mission
SECOM is a faith based organization that provides a food pantry for our ACCESS service area and offers learning opportunities for the people of Kent County.
SECOM's Vision
Our vision is a community that feeds the hungry, fosters healthy relationships and offers health-improvement opportunities.
SECOM's Values
As a faith based organization, we value:
- Each individual as a unique creation of God, full of potential
- The ability of individuals, families and society to grow and change for the benefit of all
- The ability of all persons to make a contribution
- The provision of services with integrity, dignity and respect that increases the recognized worth of individuals, communities and society
- Encourage all individuals to greater independence
- The practice of good stewardship of the community resources entrusted to us to fulfill our mission
SECOM's program priorities are:
- Reduction of hunger
- Care and support of seniors
- Encouragement and support in development of stable, healthy individuals and families
- Education and mentoring leading to positive developmental environments for children
- Formation and continued growth of a peer environment where each person's contribution is valued
SECOM is nondenominational
Although SECOM originated in 1971 as a shared ministry of four United Methodist churches and continues to maintain close ties with local United Methodist congregations, SECOM is a faith-based but nondenominational agency. We appreciate support from many different denominations and other non-religious organizations