Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation

The Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to promote residential and commercial revitalization by seeking and providing resources for the acquisition, renovation, and redevelopment of substandard properties. A primary objective of the CDC is to serve as a catalyst for improvement by combining public and private resources to accomplish common goals. The CDC seeks to revitalize commercial corridors as proposed in the City of Columbia Master Plan. Residential revitalization is addressed through the promotion of home ownership via the acquisition, renovation, and resale of existing housing to individuals and families. The Board of Directors consists of various community stakeholders, including neighborhood residents, the president of Benedict College, the president of Allen University, college staff, and business leaders.