CEM is an action group which organizes residents,women particularly, around issues that affect them and engages them in initiatives that create a lasting change. A fundamental goal is to address and break the cycle of poverty within and beyound this community. CEM impacts over 1000 residents through various safety, health and leadership development initiatives. A few of CEM's projects include: the Women's Project, Health Workshops, the Safe Passage Campaign, DM Safety Project, Leadership Training and Voter Registration.