Mission

Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) was formed in 1995 and reorganized in 1997 as a trade association to provide a citywide voice for community development corporations (CDCs) in Detroit.

CDAD's mission is to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Detroit CDCs by increasing training opportunities and technical assistance, sharing information between CDCs, helping CDCs to educate their constituents, advocating on behalf of CDCs and their constituents, facilitating common action on issues of concern to CDCs; and expanding financial resources available for CDC projects and programs.

Background

Since its founding in 1997, Community Development Advocates of Detroit has served as the trade association for nonprofit community development organizations making hundreds of residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects happen in Detroit.  Our members share a passionate commitment to community-based sustainable development grounded in grassroots participation and empowerment.