CDC Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
2015 Annual Update Funding Partners
City of Columbus The Columbus Foundation Enterprise Community Partners
Fifth Third Bank Franklin County Nationwide Bank
PNC Bank United Way of Central Ohio Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
CDC Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
Our Mission:
• Strengthen the capacity of community development corporations (CDCs) to serve as leaders in neighborhood revitalization initiatives that meet community needs in a way that measurably improves residents’ quality of life • Stimulate system, development and change resulting in strong, durable CDCs capable of accomplishing specific demonstrable and significant objectives in the areas of affordable housing, economic development, community safety and other aspects of community building • Promote the community development industry as an effective vehicle for transforming Columbus’ distressed neighborhoods into vibrant, sustainable communities
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Letter to Our Partners The Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus (Collaborative) brings together philanthropic leaders to align resources to help build a prosperous Central Ohio. We invest in the capacity of community development corporations (CDCs) to revitalize their communities from the ground up. In 2015, the Collaborative provided funding support and technical assistance to seven neighborhood based CDCs: Central Ohio Housing Development Organization, Community Development for All People, Engage CDC, Franklinton Development Association, Gertrude Wood Community Foundation, Greater Linden Development Corporation and Homes on the Hill CDC. Last year was challenging for Central Ohio CDCs. Recent federal programs in support of affordable housing began to wind down and available project funding was limited. In spite of these difficulties, our CDC grantees successfully developed quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families, launched new community programs and forged promising new partnerships. These activities are helping to restore vibrant urban neighborhoods in Columbus and Franklin County. The Collaborative understands that effective community development requires a holistic, large scale strategy and we believe CDCs are a critical piece of that puzzle. With the support of our funding partners, we are confident in the continued success of our CDC grantees. On behalf of our Board and staff, we thank all of our partners for their support in helping make central Ohio communities strong.
Julie A. Smith Board Chair
Steven D. Gladman Executive Director
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Collaborative Board of Trustees
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
Julie Smith
Board Chair Executive Director Rebuilding Together United Way of Central Ohio Representative
Rita Parise
Housing Administrator City of Columbus
Theresa Saelim
Vice President, Community Development Consultant Community Development Banking Central Ohio Market PNC Bank
Rollin Seward
Assistant Director Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department
Stefanie Steward-Young Vice President of Community Affairs Fifth Third Bank
Sarah Torsell
Regional Grants Manager Enterprise Community Partners
Jonathan Welty
Vice President, Development Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
Grady Williams
Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer Nationwide Bank
Staff Steven D. Gladman Executive Director
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Aaron Murphy Program Manager
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Community Impact
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
The Collaborative works to develop strategic approaches to address key housing priorities in Columbus and Franklin County. Through the generous contributions of our public, private and nonprofit funding partners, the Collaborative provides operating grants and technical assistance to our CDC grantees. These resources are instrumental in supporting efforts to develop affordable housing and strengthen communities.
The Collaborative has accomplished the following over the past five years:
Over $1,660,000 Awarded in Grant Funding
CDCs Supported
Over 480
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Units of rental and for-sale housing preserved, developed and/or rehabilitated by CDC Grantees
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2015 Highlights and CDC Projects
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
• The Collaborative provided a total of $360,000 in grant funds to seven neighborhood based CDCs. This operating support helped to maintain or strengthen their capacity to develop, sell, lease and rent affordable housing units. • By the end of the year, 25 homes were sold, 72 units were rented and
Gertrude Wood Community Foundation – New Homeowner Family
114 units were in various stages of development. In addition, repairs and renovations were completed for nine owner occupied homes. These numbers reflect a substantial increase in quality affordable housing for low and moderate income families. Franklinton Development Association – Homeownership Project
Central Ohio Housing Development Organization – Homeownership Project
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2015 Highlights and CDC Projects
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
• With an eye to the future, several of the CDC grantees completed strategic planning sessions that strengthened Board governance, organizational systems and future development goals. This planning will help position the CDCs to remain effective in a rapidly shifting environment.
Community Development for All People – Homeownership Projects
• The CDC grantees led neighborhood planning efforts throughout Columbus and Franklin County, including in-depth housing strategies, asset mapping and needs assessments that engaged residents and fostered new partnerships.
Engage CDC – Rental Project
Homes on the Hill CDC – Neighborhood Planning Meeting
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2015 Highlights and CDC Projects
Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
• The CDC grantees organize events, programs and activities that help improve overall neighborhood appearance and build a stronger sense of community.
• 2015 initiatives included
Community Development for All People – Bicycle Cooperative Program
homebuyer and financial education programs, a new bicycle cooperative, youth mentorship programs, volunteer neighborhood cleanups, community festivals and landlord engagement programs. Greater Linden Development Corporation – Neighborhood Cleanup
Franklinton Development Association – Art Auction Fundraiser
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Funding Partners
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CDC Community Development Collaborative of Greater Columbus
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