What is TACDC?
The Texas Association of Community Development corporations (TACDC) is a non-profit statewide membership association
of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and related non-profit, government, and for-profit entities engaged
in producing affordable housing and community economic development. We advocate for a supportive environment at
the local, state, and federal levels on behalf of those that create and preserve homes, jobs, small businesses and
other community assets.
TACDC is a trade association, created through the cooperative efforts of its members. A number of years ago,
CDCs saw the need to band together to more effectively advocate for the interests of the communities they serve.
They also sought to create a source for training, research, and services for practitioners in the Community
Development field. TACDC has over 150 members spanning the state and reflecting Texas' diversity and
geography. Our membership is engaged in producing affordable housing and community economic development.
TACDC advocates for a supportive environment at the local, state, and federal levels on behalf of those that
create and preserve homes, jobs, small businesses and other community assets.
Board of Directors
TACDC is governed by a 13-person, member-elected Board of Directors, a majority of which must represent community-based non-profit entities.
Roundtable
The TACDC Roundtable includes 10 representatives of national intermediaries, private lending institutions, and community development professionals. The TACDC Roundtable discusses and suggests policy for the Board's consideration and supports TACDC's work with their financial and staff resources.
Goals
- 01.Provide our members with the tools they need to increase their organizational capacity.
- 02.Increase advocacy for Community Development throughout the state
- 03.Create a large network of likeminded organizations statewide.
What is a CDC?
CDCs are sometimes known as Neighborhood Development Corporations, Community Based Organizations, or Community Housing
Development Organizations. CDCs vary in size, organizational structure, and in primary mission. However, most CDCs have a few
distinguishing characteristics. A community development corporation (CDC) is a community organization, which is community
based and whose mission is to serve low income families and neighborhoods. Its board of directors is representative of the
communities it serves, with community residents and stakeholders serving as board members.
A CDC develops real estate for housing or commercial properties which will help meet its community development mission,
offers economic development services such as business loans to small businesses in low income geographies, and/or operates
other programs and services which help develop and improve the quality of life of the communities its serves. Much of
CDCs' strength and effectiveness comes from its community-based focus. Community-based CDCs can tailor projects and
programs to its community's specific needs and situation. A CDC can help a community take a proactive role in its economic,
political, and social development. It is a vehicle through which the community can provide direct involvement and input
into present and future community efforts.