About
Christians Concerned for the Community is a 501(C)(3) charitable nonprofit affiliated with the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA.org). Founded in 1987 by Lynn and Suzanne Groce, CCC partners with numerous local churches, organizations, and government agencies to help meet the practical, spiritual, and human development needs of Alachua County, FL.
Our Vision
Seeing the Christian community in Alachua County, FL become more unified to serve our neighbors in the name of Jesus Christ, accomplishing a great and mighty work!
Our Mission
Expressing the love of God by equipping the church to help people.
Our Philosophy
• Christian Community Development is the philosophy that guides our ministry (www.CCDA.org).
• We have a ‘wholistic’ approach to our ministry, meeting the needs of the whole person.
• The Christian community is responsible for meeting the needs of the poor, elderly, and disabled. This is true religion. -James 1:27
• Our poor, elderly, and disabled neighbors deserve respect and concern.
• God’s love can be portrayed through acts of service to individuals in need.
Our Neighbors
CCC focuses on empowering the poor, elderly, and disabled. At no cost, we serve a diverse population of neighbors in Alachua County regardless of age, income, race, ethnicity, culture, sex, gender, marital status, religion, political affiliation, or nationality.