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Partnerships
The CCDO vision for partnerships provides leadership within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), to dramatically expand the level of public and private partnership models that build and sustain local capacity to create safer, thriving communities.
Currently, CCDO partners with the following:
CCDO defines a partnership as a structure that promotes unified, visionary leadership and innovative, effective problem solving to our most compelling community challenges. Public safety is the foundation of effective community initiatives. CCDO's partnerships aim to create healthy, self-sustaining communities while benefiting local collaboratives.
CCDO seeks to model the kind of collaborative and cooperative behaviors asked of its grantees by facilitating federal and private sector partnerships that enhance and sustain the ability of local collaboratives to achieve community safety and revitalization strategies.
 | Internal Revenue Service: Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance Centers (VITA) and EITC |
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CCDO and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) partnered to launch Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Centers in 2005 and 2006 to promote asset development for low-income individuals and families. The centers help people learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can help Weed and Seed families receive as much as $4,400 per year; add in Child Tax Credits and a working family with two children can receive up to $6,400 annually as tax credit. The EITC and other programs can help a family open a bank account, purchase a car, or make a down payment on a house.
CCDO continues to expand its partnership with the IRS by distributing key information about electronic payments, tax credits, and direct deposit that will promote the financial stability and economic development of Weed and Seed residents.
VITA, IRS, and EITC Resources
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| Corporation for National Community Service: VISTA |
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CCDO is collaborating with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), AmeriCorps*VISTA to develop joint national service projects to support reentry initiatives. CCDO and CNCS plan to engage more than 40 full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA members who will build the capacity of organizations, create volunteer hubs in partnership with participating cities and faith-based and community groups to mobilize volunteer support for reentry initiatives in these Weed and Seed communities.
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| U.S. Navy: Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) |
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CCDO and the U.S. Navy have partnered to offer Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) programming in Weed and Seed sites. DEFY targets youth ages 9 to 12 and focuses on building protective factors and reducing risk factors that contribute to substance abuse, school failure, delinquency, and violence. DEFY runs summer camps, encourages mentoring and parent/guardian engagement, and helps with followup placement in further programming.
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| Office of Community Services: Assets for Independence IDA Program |
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The Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) is partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) to enhance asset-building strategies in Weed and Seed sites through Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). IDAs combined with financial literacy and Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) can increase the capacity of low- to moderate-income families to accumulate long-term assets that provide financial security. The Weed and Seed IDA National Demonstration Project, a cooperative effort between OCS and CCDO, will assess the impact of increased home ownership in Weed and Seed neighborhoods.
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| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Financial Literacy |
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CCDO and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are partnering to provide the Money Smart financial literacy training program to all Weed and Seed sites. Money Smart helps adults outside the financial mainstream to enhance their skills with money and to create banking relationships in Weed and Seed sites across the country. Combined with other asset building strategies such as Earned Income Tax Credits, Homebuyer Education, and Individual Development Accounts, financial literacy can help families move out of poverty and stabilize neighborhoods. By 2006, 75 Weed and Seed sites are targeted to launch the Money Smart program.
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