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C.R.EW.S Coalition

We solve the root causes — not just the symptoms.

Our Mission

CREWS’ mission is to establish a united front of Community Based Organizations, Clergy, Businesses and individuals dedicated to addressing and solving the root causes of poverty, violence and self-hatred in our community.

Our Mission

Our Approach

To provide services via Ministries that develop the entire demographic that makes up the family and community — parents, children, teens and elders — dedicated to the healing and restoration of the whole person.

Our Approach

Our Focus

CREWS identifies a single community or neighborhood, performs an assessment of its social ills, and delivers the healing, development and restoration that the community requires.

Our Focus

Our Mission

CREWS’ mission is to establish a united front of Community Based Organizations, Clergy, Businesses and individuals dedicated to addressing and solving the root causes of poverty, violence and self-hatred in our community.

Our Approach

To provide services via Ministries that develop the entire demographic that makes up the family and community — parents, children, teens and elders — dedicated to the healing and restoration of the whole person.

Our Focus

CREWS identifies a single community or neighborhood, performs an assessment of its social ills, and delivers the healing, development and restoration that the community requires.

Our Mission

Our Approach

Our Focus

Twelve ministries, one mission.

Each ministry develops the whole person — mind, body and spirit — and the community around them.

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Building
People.
Strengthen
Communities.

We must change
our thinking
to change
our condition..

Youth Development A rites-of-passage program instilling discipline, self-esteem and respect for life.
Health Development Free screenings, nutrition, fitness and wellness workshops for healthy living.
Economic Development Money management, saving and investment education plus community enterprise.
Basic Life Skills Adult literacy and GED prep, communication, employment and life readiness.
Community Development Workshops, seminars and edutainment building unity and self-improvement.
Vocational Development Hands-on training in the trades, from computer networking to carpentry.
Drug Abuse & Mental Health Free, principle-based onsite treatment focused on healing and restoration.
Spiritual Development Bible study, prayer and workshops for a deeper connection to faith.
Food & Clothing Distribution of food and clothing to families and neighbors in need.
Fatherhood & Motherhood Nurturing and empowering parents as the cornerstone of strong families.
Agriculture Growing food, self-reliance and stewardship within the community.
Advocacy Amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for equity and justice.
Special Events Edutainment events that elevate consciousness and foster love and unity.
Youth Development A rites-of-passage program instilling discipline, self-esteem and respect for life.
Health Development Free screenings, nutrition, fitness and wellness workshops for healthy living.
Economic Development Money management, saving and investment education plus community enterprise.
Basic Life Skills Adult literacy and GED prep, communication, employment and life readiness.
Community Development Workshops, seminars and edutainment building unity and self-improvement.
Vocational Development Hands-on training in the trades, from computer networking to carpentry.
Drug Abuse & Mental Health Free, principle-based onsite treatment focused on healing and restoration.
Spiritual Development Bible study, prayer and workshops for a deeper connection to faith.
Food & Clothing Distribution of food and clothing to families and neighbors in need.
Fatherhood & Motherhood Nurturing and empowering parents as the cornerstone of strong families.
Agriculture Growing food, self-reliance and stewardship within the community.
Advocacy Amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for equity and justice.
Special Events Edutainment events that elevate consciousness and foster love and unity.
Youth Development A rites-of-passage program instilling discipline, self-esteem and respect for life.
Health Development Free screenings, nutrition, fitness and wellness workshops for healthy living.
Economic Development Money management, saving and investment education plus community enterprise.
Basic Life Skills Adult literacy and GED prep, communication, employment and life readiness.
Community Development Workshops, seminars and edutainment building unity and self-improvement.
Vocational Development Hands-on training in the trades, from computer networking to carpentry.
Drug Abuse & Mental Health Free, principle-based onsite treatment focused on healing and restoration.
Spiritual Development Bible study, prayer and workshops for a deeper connection to faith.
Food & Clothing Distribution of food and clothing to families and neighbors in need.
Fatherhood & Motherhood Nurturing and empowering parents as the cornerstone of strong families.
Agriculture Growing food, self-reliance and stewardship within the community.
Advocacy Amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for equity and justice.
Special Events Edutainment events that elevate consciousness and foster love and unity.

Flagship Program

Safe Passage

Tutoring, mentoring and safe routes to and from school — surrounding our young people with caring adults and real academic support.

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Flagship Program

OPIOID Outreach Service

Tutoring, mentoring and safe routes to and from school — surrounding our young people with caring adults and real academic support.

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