Program areas at CDC
Education - the organization is committed to focused and holistic approaches to education for children from cradle to college. The organization offers programming to enrich education through tutoring and the opportunity to explore music, drama, dance, and art. One of the organization's affiliates, pathways of promise early childhood learning center, llc, provides safe and affordable childcare in the Community. Middle and high school students can participate in clubs dedicated to developing lifelong relationships with young people and their families while providing practical life skills training and the message of jesus christ.
Economic Development - Community transformation occurs one block at a time, creating safe, affordable housing and bringing amenities and commerce back into the local economy. The organization tackles physical projects, including home repair, housing rehabilitation, and beautification projects, to enhance the Community. The organization's certified financial coaches work diligently to prepare families and individuals for homeownership, as well as providing coaching through home foreclosure or financial crises. The organization's commercial revitalization projects include a healthy produce market, a laundromat, property management, security services, and a warehouse selling home essentials. See schedule o for additional information about this program.the organization is committed to starting and funding small businesses that represent the needs and choices of these communities.
Employment - one of the most important building blocks for a sustainable Community is the opportunity for individuals to provide for their families through sustainable employment. To reverse the unemployment trend in Central Detroit, the organization is committed to helping teens and adults succeed in developing employment skills to secure jobs, increase wages, or start a business.