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About

about

SDCDC

The Southwest Detroit Community Development Corp (SDCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Founded in 1992 as the Apostolic Development Corporation, the community arm of then-Apostolic Faith Temple, it was reincorporated as SDCDC in 2011. Today, SDCDC serves as the community outreach arm of Kingdom Apostolic Ministries, working to revitalize the southwest community through programs and services that empower residents to live self-determined, productive, and valued lives. The organization develops initiatives focused on prevention, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services tailored to the needs of individuals and families.

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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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SDCDC Receives Funding for Essential Programs

Initiatives

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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

Naomi Twine, Secretary

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