ABOUT US

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Our Mission

The mission of Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO) is to help grow Ward 7 into the District of Columbia's most welcoming, prospering, livable community for everyone.

The Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO) is a community-based organization engaged in economic and housing development, job placement, senior services, and health and human services in the District of Columbia's Ward 7. MHCDO’s unique mission is to promote and expand economic opportunities for citizens 'East of the Anacostia River' and to attract human and financial resources to the Ward 7 community.

We meet our mission by pursuing an integrated approach to community building. We leverage public and private resources to undertake housing and economic development projects and to provide employment, education, emergency and other services that increase self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for residents.

MHCDO has partnered with private sector investors, government agencies and foundations, and has an extensive history of working with small organizations. MHCDO has an experienced staff, access to a team of skilled consultants and outside vendors, and is governed by a broad community-based board of directors. The organization's success stems from its community governance, collaborations and partnerships, and holistic approach to community development.

 

WHAT WE DO

Drawing on more than four decades of history engaging the Ward 7 community, MHCDO empowers residents to create economic opportunity. We connect working families with the skills and resources they need to build wealth, start and expand small businesses, buy and stay in their homes, and live healthy, productive lives. We do this by providing supportive housing, housing and credit counseling, real estate development, small business development, workforce development, and health and wellness services to neighborhood residents.

Drawing on more than four decades of history engaging the Ward 7 community, MHCDO empowers residents to create economic opportunity. We connect working families with the skills and resources they need to build wealth, start and expand small businesses, buy and stay in their homes, and live healthy, productive lives. We do this by providing supportive housing, housing and credit counseling, real estate development, small business development, workforce development, and health and wellness services to neighborhood residents.

 

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Organization History

NEWS & UPDATES

Support Penn Ave East Main Street ‘I LOVE MY PAEMS’ Fundraising Campaign

Today, we ask that you consider supporting our work in the Ward 7 community. Would you be willing to help bring our dream to fruition? No contribution is too big…

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As Fair Shot February Kicks Off, Mayor Bowser Announces First Ever Housing Production Trust Fund Investment in Ward 3

As Part of $135 Million in New HPTF Awards, Over 800 Homes from 10 Total Projects Will Be Delivered (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and…

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109 Affordable Units Proposed by Benning Road Metro

109 Affordable Units Proposed by Benning Road Metro February 18, 2022 | by Nena Perry-Brown A large all-affordable development is on the boards for Benning Road.  An affiliate of The NRP…

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New Study: Economic Viability of Pennsylvania Ave SE Corridor

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization releases retail market analysis to attract more resources to the Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Tiffany E.…

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‘Be Informed DMV Radio Show’ (01-05-22) -feat. Guests: Rev. Dr. Kendrick Curry and Elizabeth Anderson, ODMED-DC and George Jones, Bread for the City

Hosted by Beverly Mann and Furard Tate Part I: Conversation with Rev. Dr. Kendrick W. Curry, Pastor of PABC Part 2: Conversation with Rev. Dr. Kendrick W. Curry, Pastor of…

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MHCDO provides testimony to DC Council on STAYDC program

September 2, 2021|Housing James Wright September 1, 2021 STAY DC, a program to stave off the expected wave of pandemic-related evictions, is a lifeline that the Bowser administration, property managers…

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Ward 7’s Pennsylvania Avenue East Should be Upgraded, Report Says

December 13, 2021|Announcements, Penn Ave East Main Street, Press Release, Ward 7 James Wright December 8, 2021 Continue Reading 

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MHCDO supports DSLBD’s Aspire Program

September 1, 2021 | Announcements, Press Release, Small Business Incubator  Fredrick Kunkle August 25, 2021 Continue Reading

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Contact Us

Marshall Heights Development Corporation

3939 Benning Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 396-1200