678-282-2529 • 770-840-7929 (Fax)

Incorporated November 1999 and Received 501c3 from (I.R.S.) March 2000

The City of Hope Community Development Corporation exists as a beacon of hope that furthers and elevates the quality of life in the surrounding community. This faith based organization demonstrates compassion for humanity and devotes its’ efforts to the uplift of citizens of the Atlanta metropolitan community. As a community development organization, the City of Hope C.D.C. promotes education, economic and social development as well as community empowerment.

Educational Development

• To provide educational opportunities for children and youth
• To provide literacy and creative educational initiatives among adults
• To provide career development and job training programs

Economic / Social Development

• To provide a safe and supportive environment for youth
• To provide programs for the enrichment of senior citizens
• To provide life skills programs for individual and families
• To foster conditions of economic and social justice by local participation, mobilization of community resources, and raising citizens awareness of their ability to influence their own future

Community Empowerment

• To develop and foster programs and enterprises that provide employment opportunities and lasting financial planning skills
• To actively engage community leaders, residents, business leaders and others in planning, and evaluating community development projects
• To develop and rehabilitate affordable, moderate and low income housing in and around the Atlanta metro area

A. LaPinsky Phillips - Executive Director
Belinda Lindsey - Administrative Assistant