Our Mission

SGCDC’s Mission includes:

Community revitalization and the elimination of blight;
Economic development activities, assistance to local businesses, and redevelopment and enhancement of our Commercial Corridors;
Improved safety and crime prevention;
Development of housing opportunities for individuals of all income levels;
Historic preservation;
The provision of sustainable parks, gardens, trees, green spaces, an improved Playground, and other recreational opportunities and social venues for residents of all ages and walks of life;
Additional educational, employment, healthcare, and recreational opportunities for area youths and families;
Public-private partnerships to provide much-needed services for our public schools and Playground;
The provision of a storefront office for community outreach and a broad array of social services;
Neighborhood greening, beautification and cleanliness projects; and
Many other community improvement projects, programs and services.

See the "Programs" tab above for more information on our ongoing programs and services.