Mission
A concerned group of East Baltimore residents did not like what they saw happening to their city; too many young lives wasted, too many opportunities missed, too much talent going unused. So in 1997 they decided to do something to alleviate these problems. They established the Ashland Community Development Corporation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the expressed purpose of providing community services in these five tracks: Track #1 - Housing Development Programs To acquire land or property, create a pool of properties for home ownership, businesses, affordable housing, reduce vacant properties, provide housing for the homeless, seniors and assisted living. Track #2 - Economic Development Programs To encourage economic development, entrepreneurship, community employment, and provide space for start-up businesses. Track #3 - Neighborhood Revitalization To revitalize the community’s appearance, instill a sense of pride and maintain vacant land.