about
SDCDC
The Southwest Detroit Community Development Corp (SDCDC) is a non-profit, section 501(c)3 endeavor registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Created in 2002 by Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr., senior pastor of Kingdom Apostolic Ministries (formerly known as Greater Apostolic Faith Temple), SDCDC serves as the community arm of Kingdom Apostolic Ministries and is dedicated to the revitalization of the southwest community through services and programs that empower residents to live self-determined, productive, and valued lives. SDCDC further strives to identify and develop programs on prevention, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, and other support services in a personalized manner appropriate to the needs of individuals and families.
our
MISSION
To provide opportunities for affordable housing, education, training, growth, and economic development for a better quality of life.
our
VISION
To be a source of social and economic empowerment to the residents of the southwest Detroit community.
Our
Approach
GATEWAY TO LIFE
Our Strategy and Plan to “Improve the Social Mobility of at least 1000 Lives” in the Near Southwest of Detroit by 2030
Our Transformation Model
Using the transformation model - Gateway to Life Transformation Model, SDCDC will accomplish its goal of improving the social mobility of at least 1000 lives.
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Governing Board
Lambert W. Gates, Sr., Chief Executive Officer
LaShanda Cooper, Executive Director
Monica Lyght, Chief Operating Officer
Sheryl Jennings, Treasurer
Darrell Rounds, Program Manager