The Corporation for Community and Economic Development United, Inc.
"Renewed Hope for Future Generations"
About US
The Corporation for Community and Economic Development United, Inc. (the Corporation) was founded in 1996 to provide community economic development and empowerment, foster leadership, champion diversity, invest in education, create economic opportunities, and rebuild sustainable and healthy communities. The Corporation was formerly known as the Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. was recognized as a non-profit 501 C 3 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2005. The National Corporation uses innovative strategies to mobilize low-income people and the broader communities to build assets that prevent poverty, create equality, and strengthen our social fabric. The Corporation embraces a community where individuals and families can prosper, with access to quality education, sustainable businesses, affordable housing, healthcare, gainful employment, and live in safe and violent-free environments.
Building Infrastructure
According to the Corporation’s 2014 strategic plan, the organization will focus on four major initiatives over the next three years; each of which is designed to support the organization’s mission. The four major initiatives are to:
- Create long-term sustainability and growth,
- Increase income,
- Secure an accommodating location for the Corporation’s Annual Gala major fundraiser, and
- Build credibility amongst internal and external stakeholders.
Supporting these initiatives are several strategies, which include:
- Increase board capacity (sustainability & growth)
- Increase staff capacity (sustainability & growth)
- Introduce a fundraising committee and build on the success of the previous year (income
- Determine location needs, options (locations)
- Increase respectability amongst other community development agencies (credibility)
- Positively influence economic development opportunities (credibility)
Our Values
The Corporation recognizes that strong families build strong sustainable communities and law-abiding citizens.
In addition to providing innovative and effective programs and services in support of our mission, the CCEDU strives to demonstrate the following values:
Accountability- being accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, and the public – exhibiting the highest level of integrity and financial responsibility throughout the organization.
Community- initiating partnerships and collaborations that foster community are important factors to our success as we serve.
Evaluation- assessing our programs and their effectiveness are cornerstones for continuous improvement – ensuring that we remain focused on our mission.
Excellence- demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence in service provided to the individuals that we are privileged to serve.
Trust– establishing an organization answerable for its performance.