The Southeast Community Development Corporation, (or CDC for short), is an organization found in Southeast Baltimore. Its vision is to provide valuable resources to renters and buyers in the area. Its mission is simple but noble: to “promote healthy, vibrant and diverse communities in Southeast Baltimore through creative community development projects and proven programs.” The CDC partners with government programs and officials, local businesses, and schools to ensure a well-rounded, thriving community. Here are just a few examples of actions that the Southeast CDC is taking to better its neighborhood.

Mortgage and rent payment

COVID-19 left millions of Americans jobless. With the recent change in unemployment eligibility, thousands are left wondering how they will pay rent. The Southeast CDC has experienced foreclosure prevention counselors on staff waiting to guide you. They also offer an extensive list on their website of tips on paying your mortgage, hotlines for you to get in contact with, and an update on homeowners dealing with financial issues in the heart of the coronavirus. For more information on your rights as a homeowner, click here.

Workshop Registration

The Southeast CDC offers an incredibly helpful, extensive course for first-time homebuyers. These workshops include tips on boosting your credit, selecting your realtor, and getting a mortgage and down-payment incentives. This course is coronavirus-friendly, as all sessions are held online. It costs only $50 to attend, and spouses and partners are allowed access without any additional fee. Check out the website to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

Food Resources for Those Affected by COVID-19

If you want to stay up to date on available meal sites in the Baltimore area, Southeast CDC offers a full list of grab and go locations. If you cannot get to a grab and go location, or need another service such as grocery delivery, contact the Southeast CDC and they’ll find resources to help you. The full list of free meals is available here.

Funding Local Art

Coordinated by the CDC, the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District is currently the largest designation of its kind in the Baltimore area. It incorporates four different neighborhoods and offers artists an incredible opportunity to live and work in the heart of the district. The area is packed with galleries, art studios, shops, and industrial spaces, and offers tax breaks to artists who live and perform in the participating areas.