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OUR MISSION
Committed to improving the quality of life of D.C. residents of Wards 7 and 8.
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Join Us Annual Fundraiser Cr8tiveControl 2023 Become a Sponsor Get Tickets
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Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center
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Central Community Development Corporation
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ABOUT US
The Central Community Development Corporation (CCDC) was formed to improve the quality of life in economically depressed areas. The Founders determined, among all residents in the District of Columbia (DC), the residents of Wards 7 and 8 were the primary target population for its mission. Consequently, CCDC was established in 2012 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is headquartered at 3200 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032.
Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center
The Housing Counseling Center @ CCDC
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Articles, By-Laws and online filings with the District of Columbia's Department of Regulatory Affairs.
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Assisting businesses in locating commercial rental space in enterprise zones.
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Preparation and filing of 501c3 applications with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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CCDC'S non-traditional, art exhibits through partnerships with small community businesses.
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Assisting business in connecting in registering with public and private entities for contracting purposes.
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Partnering with D.C. work programs to train/hire/place D.C. residents in full-time, unsubsidized jobs, to reduce underemployment in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Upcoming Events
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