Community development organizations target their development activities in clearly defined geographic areas with high concentrations of low and moderate-income residents. The CDC board of directors is comprised of area residents and business leaders that govern the organization and help to define appropriate projects for CDC involvement
CDCs are a catalyst for civic participation, enhancing leadership skills and providing a means where by local residents are able to have a voice in controlling their own destinies.
• Provide home repairs to low income residents of the community
• Acquire and rehabilitate homes selling them to low to moderate income home buyers
• Run youth programs aimed at integrating the talents of area teens into neighborhood projects
• Support neighborhood business owners by sponsoring and participating in local business associations |