Mission statement

Grace Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) community-based organizations, located in Mount Vernon, New York. Grace CDC was established by Grace Baptist Church under the direction of the Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson to serve as an institutional catalyst for economic and community development in Westchester County. As a not-for-profit entity, Grace CDC aims  to:

• Provide leadership in and dorm partnership with private and public sector   institutions to improve the quality of life for Westchester County residents
• Establish programs and services to meet the broad and diverse socio-economic needs of Westchester County residents.

Grace CDC’s strategic focus areas include:

• Business Development
• Economic Revitalization
• Home Ownership and Housing Development

Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson     Chairman, Board of Directors
Timothy Marshall     Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
Rev. Edward Murrain   Secretary, Board of Directors