Welcome
Outreach Community Development is a 501C3 non-profit organization that was created to support the holistic development of disadvantaged families in urban communities.
OUTREACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Founder/CEO
Reverend James Sims is a distinguished figure in the community of Harvey, Illinois, and the greater Chicagoland area, renowned for his unwavering commitment to ministry, management, construction, and education. Over the course of 50 years, he has become a pillar in the City of Harvey, earning the affectionate title of "The Job Man" among the youth he has mentored and trained.
Rev. Sims has dedicated himself to building, helping, and training others for self-sufficiency on a daily basis. Through his private school (OELA) and resource center (OCD), he has expanded his impact, providing education and valuable skills to the community. His efforts have transformed the lives of many individuals enabling them to secure employment and support their families, instilling a sense of ownership within the community.
Contributing to holistic development in a disadvantaged area, Rev. Sims has implemented bilingual learning at OELA to support our students in becoming competitive in the workforce.
As the founder of Outreach Community Development (OCD), Rev. Sims acquires and rehabs properties, utilizing them as platforms for on-the-job training and creating opportunities for disadvantaged individuals with low to median incomes to purchase homes within the community. His visionary approach has profound and lasting effect on the South Suburban area, contributing to community and economic development.
Rev. Sims is driven by a commitment to leave a legacy that will serve as a foundation for generations to come. His broad-reaching vision emphasizes self-sustainability through education, entrepreneurship, and community and economic development, ensuring a lasting impact on the urban community.
Outreach Community Development Programs
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
OELA is a private school that offers the best learning environment in the City of Harvey. The exceptional students of this academy receive small classroom learning, challenging material, and a safe haven for all who enter the building.
Outreach STEAM LAB (Learn Apply Build)
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
The LAB is where students come to learn different skill sets that will guide them into becoming self-sustaining individuals. It is the think-tank where ideas and greatness can emerge.
Tell me, I may forget
Show me, I may catch on
Involve ME and I'll Learn
Outreach Resource Center
Outreach Exceptional Learning Academy (OELA)
Outreach Resource Center
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in the urban community. Your contribution today helps us make a difference.
