Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond

Street Address:
1535A Third Street
Richmond, CA 94801


Phone: 510-412-9290
Fax: 510-215-9276
Website: www.chdcnr.com

Don Gilmore, Executive Director

Contact Name: Don Gilmore
Phone:
Fax:
Email: dgilmore@chdcnr.com


Staff Size: Full Time: 27    Part Time: 1

Background
The Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond (CHDC) is a non-profit, community-based affordable housing developer whose purpose is to increase the supply of decent, quality, affordable housing in impoverished neighborhoods and provide community stability through economic development. CHDC was incorporated in 1990 through the combined efforts of several community-based organizations.

Mission
The mission of CHDC is to reverse the effects that many years of neglect have had on the residents, physical appearance, and the economic base of North Richmond and other low income communities. CHDC is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing, eliminating blighted conditions, and improving the overall attractiveness of not only North Richmond, but also other low-income neighborhoods throughout the City of Richmond and West Contra Costa County.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,843,016

 Lines of Business
  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 59 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 3 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 39 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 696 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $18,933,516 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $18,933,516.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Business/Merchant Relationship

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Community Planning

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Neighborhood / Resident Crime Watch

  •  Neighborhood Festivals

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Job Training / Youth Employment Project

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Elderly Tax Information

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Energy Conservation Programs

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Handyman Referrals

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Tool Lending Library

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Bodine BrownBoard MemberResident  
    Marena BrownBoard MemberResident  
    Jacqueline GonzalesBoard SecretaryResident  
    John GresleyBoard MemberLocal GovernmentCity of Oakland Housing Authority 
    Annie King-MeredithBoard MemberCounty GovernmentNorth Richmond Empowerment CollaborativeProject Manager
    Mariciela NavarroBoard MemberResident  
    Erwin ReevesBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionMechanics BankCommunity Development Manager
    Emmu-Salaama SabreeBoard MemberOtherFree Food GiveawayChild-Care Provider-Semi Retired
    Jesse SlocumBoard TreasurerResident Data Processing Production Supervisor, Retired
    Keith WingateBoard Vice PresidentOther  

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Pacific
    Name:  Laurie Delman
    Phone:  714-940-0144x26
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  714-940-0973
    Email:  ldelman@nw.org