our mission:
building Ohio’s Communities
The Ohio Community Development Corporation Association (OCDCA) is a statewide membership organization of nearly 300 locally-based rural and urban nonprofits that work to rebuild neighborhoods through initiatives such as economic development, affordable housing, financial education, and local food access.
Throughout our history, the Ohio CDC Association has been listening to members and responding with resources to help build capacity, advocate, and develop public policy toward a mission of fostering socially and economically healthy communities. We will continue to 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 every resident.
Our Five Initiative Areas:
Thriving Neighborhoods.
CDCs revitalize distressed communities by building, rehabilitating, and preserving affordable, safe homes and rentals for Ohio families, senior citizens and veterans. Housing development and counseling help Ohio families and communities become stable. Stable communities attract new jobs and businesses which make neighborhoods thrive.
Lasting Change.
Through local engagement, residents can take ownership of their community and are empowered to make lasting changes through grass roots efforts.
Creating, Building, Attracting.
Community economic development creates jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities, builds individual and community wealth, and attracts capital to disinvested communities.
Emphasizing Local.
CDCs strengthen local food systems, which improve access to healthy foods and benefits the community, its economy, and the environment.
Coach and Contribute.
CDCs provide education and asset building tools so low and moderate income families can become financially independent, improve credit, reduce debt, and foreclosure risk, and contribute to community stability.