Mission  Statement

SCOPP exist to assist motivated individuals and families by combining public and private resources with their effort to achieve economic independence.  SCOPP and its program initiatives are guided by the following philosophy. 

We care about the individuals, families and the community we serve and the partners with whom we work and are guided by these beliefs:

• We recognize the potential  of the people we serve to achieve economic independence and direct or programs to encourage their efforts

• We are dedicated to providing our services in the most cost effective, cost efficient manner.  Providing only those programs that we feel will have a long-term effect on the families and individuals we serve.

• We value the relationships of trust and reciprocity that make up our public/private partnership and understand the shared vision and mutual interest we have to improve our community.

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Vision Statement

By working with existing organizations, neighborhood groups and  other community stakeholders, it is our vision to help create neighborhoods of choice within the City of Canton.  Neighborhoods strategically located in areas of the City that have seen a significant amount of disinvestment over the years.

It is our vision to create neighborhoods  of choice that have the same access to goods and services that are available to residents in the surrounding suburbs.  Neighborhoods that reflect a variety of income strata, ethnic diversity, economic opportunity and housing choice.  Neighborhoods where residents are comfortable raising their families and proud to call it their own.