What We Are About
Claymont Community Center is More Than a Building
CCC is a hub where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn, connect, and thrive. For over 50 years, the Center has served as a home for vital programs, partnerships, and community gatherings that strengthen wellness, belonging, and esteem.
Explore who we are, what we stand for, and how we continue to build a brighter tomorrow for Claymont and the surrounding communities.
Mission
We enhance the community by addressing the human needs of wellness, belongingness and esteem.
Vision
A community where all people have their basic needs met and can grow to achieve their full potential.
Our Core Values
As we promote the development of individuals, families and neighborhoods, we hold these values to guide us in our decisions.
As we promote the development of individuals, families, and neighborhoods, we hold these values to guide us in our decisions:
- Engagement – We foster ongoing learning and connections with our community.
- Integrity – We do everything based on a foundation of mutual respect and dignity.
- Collaboration – We seek and cultivate relationships and partnerships that build community.
- Inclusivity – We uphold a unified commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and fairness.
2025 Community Impact
Our Signature Programs
Serving people across the lifespan
- Brandywine Senior Center
- Community Market & Garden
- Empowered Youth Program
- Learning Center
- LIFT Program
Community Engagement
Lifting up our community
- Community events to support families
- Job training and workforce development
- Expanded use of meeting and athletic facilities
- Local business connections and promotion
- Collaboration with Building Partners
Campus Enhancements
Providing a community hub
- Welcoming, attractive, and accessible parking lot and facilities
- Safety and security
- HVAC, plumbing & other infrastructure improvements
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Continuing our tradition of inclusion
- Awareness and appreciation of the building’s place in civil rights history
- Facilitation of discussions about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice issues
- Opportunities for community feedback and input
FYI 2025 Outcomes: Growing Community
Each year, Claymont Community Center tracks the real difference our programs make in the lives of local families, youth, and seniors. From providing healthy food and education opportunities to creating spaces for connection and growth, the Center continues to strengthen the community we serve.
In FY2025 alone, more than 10,000 people engaged with our programs, from the 9,500 neighbors fed through our Community Market & Garden to the students, seniors, and volunteers who make Claymont thrive every day.
Download and read our full FY2025 Outcomes: Growing Community Report to see how we’re building a stronger, more connected Claymont.