The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) is a 501(c)(3)

community development The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists ...

organization founded in 1987 with a focus on serving the Asian American community of

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. This organization is centered upon preserving the culture and revitalizing Boston's Chinatown.

History

The corporation began on May 29, 1987, in response to economic needs within the community.

Programs

ACDC runs a variety of programs for individuals and families living in the Greater Boston region as well as the traditional Chinatown neighborhood. The corporation's stated goal through these programs is to "foster new leadership and give low and moderate income residents the tools and resources they need to stabilize their housing which may include buying their homes, participating in the change and growth of their neighborhoods. and contributing more fully to economic and civic life throughout the region." These programs include Community Organizing and Planning, Youth Programs, Housing Counseling and Assistance, and

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Selected program descriptions

Real estate development

The Asian Community Development Corporation has developed more than 500 affordable housing units, developed a home ownership program that has helped double the rate of ownership in Chinatown and developed an energy efficiency program.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Asian Community Development Corporation Non-profit organizations based in Boston Organizations established in 1987 Community-building organizations Affordable housing advocacy organizations