HOW WE STARTED

The origins of Called to Serve (CTS) are deeply rooted in the story of Michael A. Major, Sr. Technology Business Analyst for a leading Wall Street firm and associate minister at the historic Zion Baptist Church located in North Philadelphia. Born to parents who had a passion for education even though neither completed high school, Michael greatly benefited from the ministry and programs of a civil rights leader, the late Rev. Dr. Leon Sullivan, and Zion. 

 

​VISION

Called to Serve (CTS) is an emerging socioeconomic community development entity (CDE) dedicated to the complete renewal, restoration and revitalization of underserved neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

With a primary focus on the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia, we envision a wholesome Philadelphia urban ecosystem with intact neighborhoods, thriving businesses with access to capital, and reformed schools that produce academically competent students.

​MISSION

CTS mission is to serve as an anchor for community renewal, and to support endeavors that break intergenerational poverty, primarily in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood. We fulfill this mission by developing innovative solutions that strengthen and sustain Nicetown-Tioga in all its community manifestations. through partnership, energy and a collective vision, Called to Serve CDC is prepared to work with and engage with all groups and individuals who share our mission and common vision for Nicetown-Tioga and the Philadelphia region as a whole.

Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men (women), the balance-wheel of the social machinery

– Harace Mann

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