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Ohio Community Development Corporation Association

Ohio Community Development Corporation Association (OCDCA) is a statewide membership organization of community development corporations that have provided five AFI grants since 1999, with the objective of empowering and revitalizing Dayton, OH’s inner city neighborhoods.

OCDCA emphasizes homeownership, small business development, and postsecondary education, with the goals of helping low-income people build wealth and gain long-term economic self-sufficiency. This grantee has been successful in opening IDAs, concluding asset purchases, strengthening partnerships, and providing training and technical assistance.

Partners

Partners for OCDCA include 23 organizations throughout Ohio providing program support, and more than 20 financial institutions providing support services.

Assets for Independence Grant History

Name	Amount	Start Date	End Date
90EI0778	$300,000	9/30/2012	9/29/2017
90EI0535	$725,000	7/1/2008	6/30/2013
90EI0497	$500,000	9/30/2007	9/29/2013
90EI0433	$994,367	9/30/2006	9/30/2012
90EI0203	$1,000,000	9/30/2002	9/29/2008
90EI0034	$500,000	9/30/1999	9/29/2005

Project Title

Assets Ohio IDA Project

Highlights/Outcomes

648 IDAs have been opened.

761 participants have received financial education.

$707,535 saved by participants.

200 participants have purchased an asset.

Total AFI Funding

Total AFI Grant Funding: $4,019,367
Total Non-Federal Support: $3,719,367

Focus Population

OCDCA targets eligible low-income individuals and families in various needy communities, including rural areas, Appalachia, single-parent and female-headed households, and minority populations in Ohio. This Network grantee covers all of Ohio.

Contact

Ohio Community Development Corporation Association
33 S.3rd St #200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 461-6392 x 202
www.ohiocdc.org