The CCP Foundation

2007 Annual Report 2007 Form 990

2008 Annual Report 2008 Form 990

ISSUE

The CCP Foundation invites risk takers and bold thinkers to step outside of the ordinary to create new possibilities for people with developmental disabilities so they can prosper in their communities.

FOUNDATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES

While we’re waiting around for that grand idea that will transform the way services are made available to people with developmental disabilities, we think that we should start making modest changes to get more and better support into the hands of people who need it.

The CCP Foundation believes that small initiatives working outside of the system can make change happen. The Foundation works to promote innovation and participation in community programs and services, increased opportunities for individuals, and increased public support to ensure that individuals with disabilities are valued, contributing members of their communities. We believe that replicable foundation projects could serve as an inspiration and model for others to consider.

On the most immediate level, better services could be available for some people directly involved in projects sparked by the Foundation. Then, others might benefit by replication of ideas that work. If enough ideas work, perhaps policy makers will take note and positive system change would result.

We believe that there are thinkers and doers who have ideas about how to make small changes for big impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. We seek to encourage risk-takers who have the vision and ability to make these changes happen.

HOW WAS THE FOUNDATION CREATED?

The CCP Foundation was created in 2005 with a founding grant from Community Connections Partnership and with significant support from The Cooperating Community Programs.

WHAT DO YOU SUPPORT?

We support modest, simple and practical ideas that lead to actual change. In 2010 all of our focus will be on the Stillwater area with our Two Steps initiative.

Contact Jammi Hansen Blair, the Foundation Administrator at 651-356-1013 or email the Foundation Administrator at jammihb@ccpfoundation.org.