Ohio CDC Association

Ohio CDC Association is a statewide membership organization that fosters vibrant neighborhoods and improves the quality of life in all communities through advocacy and capacity building of our member agencies. Who are our member agencies? For over 50 years, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in Ohio have empowered communities to take local action to generate economic opportunities and improve the quality of life in underserved neighborhoods. These non-profits provide a wide range of initiatives that have revitalized and stabilized disadvantaged communities throughout the state. These initiatives include: -Affordable Housing -Community Economic Development -Community Engagement -Financial Empowerment -Food Access As a membership association of these non-profits, we listen to members and respond with resources to help build capacity, advocate, and develop public policy toward a mission of fostering socially and economically healthy communities. We collaborate with diverse partners at the national, regional, state, and local levels to bring an even higher level of service to our members, so they can fulfill their vision of improving life opportunities for all Ohioans. Our vision is the creation of a community development environment that comprehensively improves life opportunities for all Ohioans.