South Florida Community Development Coalition Inc.

SFCDC organizes training/workshop opportunities and one-on-one technical assistance for affordable housing developers, community developers and other community based organizations working to expand affordable housing and economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals and neighborhoods. We also work to build capacity of Miami-Dade's community development sector.

SFCDC conducts policy research and advocates for policies that lead to more effective community development investment and programs. SFCDC members help shape community development public policy through our housing and economic development committees. The committees meet bi-monthly and are staffed by SFCDC. We embrace a comprehensive community development approach and advocate for equitable policies. Your support helps us enhance our ability to keep the community informed on important affordable housing and community development policies and programs.

Through SFCDConnect, SFCDC fosters collaboration by identifying and connecting members and other community based organizations. We work to broker partnerships that expand a service or allow an organization to offer a new program, without the need to create one from the ground up, hire new staff, etc. The program initially focused on connecting micro/small business providers with other community based organizations. The focus has expanded to all community based organizations seeking mutually beneficial partnerships to advance critical areas of work to improve the lives of low-to-moderate income individuals, families and neighborhoods.

SFCDC has been a proud partner of the University of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement in designing and implementing the Community Scholars in Affordable Housing program, familiarizes emerging professionals with best practices in affordable housing and community development. The program explore techniques and concepts in the development of affordable housing and will discuss special issues facing South Florida, including funding, design, special-needs populations, homeownership, advocacy, markets, and engaging stakeholders. The 10 sessions feature local and national experts in affordable housing and community development, as well as peer-to-peer learning in a “community of practice” model. To date, 36 scholars have been selected and gone through the program. Real policy and program solutions that benefit Miami-Dade County and the field are being derived from the Community Scholars program. This program is made possible through the generous support made in the form of grants, individual contributions and in-kind participation. Help us keep the partnership going with a contribution of $30 or more.