About Central Baptist Community Development Corporation
A community-based organization
committed to creating opportunities and strengthening Wilmington’s Eastside.
Central Baptist Community Development Corporation (CBCDC) is a community-based nonprofit rooted in Wilmington’s Eastside. We work alongside residents to create opportunities that support long-term stability, growth, and community transformation.
Our Mission
Provide a setting for community members to engage in the change process, leading to the transformation of their lives and their community.
Our Vision
Central Baptist Community Development Corporation is a local urban community organization that empowers community members, connects them, and provides opportunities to build and strengthen the community where they live, work, worship, and serve.
Our Values
Every Person Valued
We recognize the worth and potential of every individual.
Every Person Connected
We believe strong communities are built through relationships and shared responsibility.
Every Person Accountable
We are committed to integrity, responsibility, and meaningful outcomes.
Our Approach
CBCDC takes a holistic approach to community development by addressing the key areas that impact quality of life and long-term stability.
- Workforce development and job training
- Housing and community development
- Food access and community wellness
- Community engagement and support
Rooted in Community
CBCDC is deeply connected to Wilmington’s Eastside. Many members of our leadership and board live, work, worship, or serve within the community, ensuring that our work remains aligned with the needs and priorities of the residents we support.
Our Work in Action
Workforce Development
Eastside Career Development Center
Workforce training and employment pathways
Housing and Community Development
Inter-Neighborhood Community Builder (INCB)
Housing and neighborhood development
Food Access & Community Wellness
Urban Acres Produce
Food access, community gardening, and education
Eastside Thrive 2035
CBCDC is a proud partner in Eastside Thrive 2035, a long-term, community-driven initiative focused on strengthening Wilmington’s Eastside through coordinated investment, development, and opportunity.
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