The Coalition

Mission

The Coalition advances community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.

Vision

The Coalition’s strength is in its convening power, highly successful advocacy, robust communications, and information sharing, and equipping its members with tools and resources for their work. The Coalition’s organizational members include nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers, housing counseling and service agencies, community economic development organizations, workforce and business development entities, lenders, intermediaries, and government agencies.

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DC Community Anchor Partnership

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DCAP provides increased access to market opportunities to grow DC minority-owned businesses, leading to local job creation and wealth building.
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DCSmallBizHelp

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DCSmallBizHelp is a network of 18 organizations that offer coaching and guidance to entrepreneurs in DC. This tool serves to provide small businesses with access to resources available as you plan, start and grow your business.
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ELEVATE

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ELEVATE, which stands for Executive Leadership Education Venture Advancing Talented Entrepreneurs, aims to provide best-in-class training to minority small businesses located in DC to acquire new skills that will allow them to more effectively and efficiently manage their business.
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DC Landlord Partnership Fund

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An incentive program for DC landlords, housing providers and developers, affordable housing groups, property managers and the like.
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