The Corporation for Community and Economic Development United, Inc.

The Corporation for Community and Economic Development United, Inc. The Corporation was established to address and promote issues concerning the underserved citizens living in the Nation’s most distressed communities.

Founded in 1996 as a statewide community outreach initiative in Florida’s most impoverished neighborhoods, the CCEDU is a separate not-for-profit corporation. The Corporation for Community and Economic Development United (CCEDU), recognized by the Internal Revenue Service in 2005 as a 501 (c) (3) organization, is pleased to introduce you to its vision of social change, economic and community engagement, cultural and educational needs of the diverse communities and neighborhoods under the “Umbrella” of United Group of Affiliates across five southern states. The CCEDU use a research based delivery method to accomplish its mission. The Corporation works with partners to deliver innovative programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Programs are available in personal finance; arts, history, and culture; community engagement; recidivism, education, career exploration; and health. In addition to providing innovative and effective programs and services in support of our mission, the CCEDU strives to demonstrate the following values:

• Accountability: being accountable to our clients, donors, volunteers, and the public – exhibiting the highest level of integrity and financial responsibility throughout the organization.

• Community: initiating partnerships and collaborations that foster community are important factors to our success as we serve.

• Evaluation: assessing our programs and their effectiveness are cornerstones for continuous improvement – ensuring that we remain focused on our mission.

• Excellence – demonstrating commitment to the highest standards of quality and excellence in service provided to the individuals that we are privileged to serve.

• Trust – establishing an organization answerable for its performance. The CCEDU provides technical assistance to small businesses; manage commercial corridor maintenance and place-making initiatives; develop safety and violence prevention programs; direct business attraction and retention programs and oversee out-of-school time social/emotional and healthy options for families. In addition, the Corporation partners with the local Workforce Development Boards, a job placement provider primarily serving residents affected by poverty and barriers to employment. Our efforts impact neighborhoods in transition where low, moderate, and market rate families work to rebuild and sustain quality housing, schools, and businesses.

11/16/2024
05/22/2024
🌟 Join the Big Bend Community and Economic Housing Partnership as We Celebrate Fair Housing Month and National Civil Rig...
04/08/2024

🌟 Join the Big Bend Community and Economic Housing Partnership as We Celebrate Fair Housing Month and National Civil Rights Month! 🌟

Big Bend Fair Housing Conference

Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Location: Parkview 414 E Bloxham St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Description: Dive into discussions about fair and affordable housing policies. Connect with experts, practitioners, and community leaders. Together, we can create equitable housing opportunities for all!

Admission = Free

Get your tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-big-bend-fair-housing-conference-tickets-875335290417

Empowering Communities Civil Rights Ceremony

Date: April 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Description: Let’s honor Tallahassee and Big Bend Community Leaders who champion civil rights and community empowerment. Join us for an inspiring evening!

Reserve your seat or table https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-empowering-communities-civil-rights-ceremony-tickets-864642267297

🌟 Be part of these impactful events! Together, we can make a difference. 🌟

01/16/2024

Happy Founders’ Day to our beautiful Sorors of !

Today, we celebrate 104 years of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood! In 1920, our 5 Pearls envisioned a sorority that would affect positive change, chart a course of action to raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity, resulting in their members leading the change in groundbreaking endeavors.

On this 104th celebration of the founding of this illustrious organization, please share with the world how you individually are a living embodiment of the vision of our 5 Pearls.

01/15/2024

Born halfway to Tallahassee’s bicentennial, Edith Pauline Young Crump was born in Tallahassee on Jan. 8, 1924. Crump Road was named for the family.

12/31/2023

New Year, New Air Service! The City of Tallahassee will welcome JetBlue as the newest air service provider at Tallahassee International Airport. Starting Jan. 4, 2024, JetBlue will provide daily, nonstop service between TLH and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

To mark the launch of JetBlue’s newest route, the community is invited to attend a celebration and reception that will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 4 in the main airport terminal.

Get more details at https://bit.ly/3tvqoK3

Address

223 West Carolina Street, Suite D
Tallahassee, FL
32301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(850) 878-0359

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