Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and other Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) work to revitalize distressed neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia.
Anacostia Economic Development Corporation
The Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) provides multifaceted programs and services designed to help strengthen the economic base of the Anacostia community. AEDC places emphasis on housing rehabilitation, commercial revitalization and business development.
ARCH Development Corporation
The mission of ARCH is to provide individuals and families access to quality education, livable wage jobs, cultural activities, affordable housing, neighborhood business and access to effective health and social services. Visit ARCH's website for a list of programs.
Community Development Support Collaborative
The Community Development Support Collaborative provides capacity building grants, technical assistance and training to select neighborhood-based CDCs that bring in affordable housing, commercial development and social services to their neighborhoods.
Community Preservation and Development Corporation
The Community Preservation and Development Corporation creates and preserves affordable housing for moderate- and low-income individuals and families.
DC Habitat for Humanity
DC Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable, energy efficient homes to be sold to families who are ineligible for conventional financing.
