Via CDC

Affordable development projects Via CDC purchases and renovates commercial and residential properties to stabilize the neighborhood, create a catalytic impact, and spur additional investments. Vacant, blighted, and/or foreclosed properties are transformed into turnkey homes for owner occupants and rent-to-own opportunities for families or businesses. Buildings that support people are essential to a good quality of life in any community.

Community building and leadership development this program cultivates grassroots community leaders and connects them to one another to sustain a strong, healthy neighborhood. Via CDC fosters opportunities for Neighbors as both decision-makers and active participants in neighborhood change and continuous improvement of the quality of life in the community.

Housing outreach this program builds on the strengths of neighborhood pride and the beautiful but aging historic housing stock in our neighborhoods. Via CDC administers grants and connects people to other resources so that all can reach their housing goals, ranging from purchasing to repairing to renting to keeping a home. Healthy housing is vital for improving quality of life in any community.

Economic development this program works towards equity in economic development by ensuring that neighborhoods have access to quality businesses and that neighborhood entrepreneurs have access to the same opportunities and resources as entrepreneurs that are historically and systemically poised for business success. Planning, technical assistance and connections to facade grants or other resources all support the success of existing businesses and build the capacity of neighborhood entrepreneurs in growing or starting a business. Increasing economic vitality in the districts and building community wealth are essential in improving a community's quality of life.