MissionOur mission is to engage, educate, and empower the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to champion comprehensive development that supports the creation of affordable housing and economic development to achieve social and economic justice. | VisionWe envision a South Florida region that is resilient, prosperous, and equitable for all communities. |
What is South Florida? | We consider the South Florida region to be the Miami--Ft. Lauderdale--West Palm Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA), code 33100, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (updated July 2023). It entails three MSA Divisions:
Principal Cities: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Miami Beach, Kendall (unincorporated), Doral, Delray Beach, Jupiter (town), Palm Beach Gardens MSA Population: 6.11 million as of 2021 (USAData) |
What is Community Development? | Community development is an interdisciplinary and intersectional professional field spanning across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and dedicated to building communities and developing assets that benefit everyone. This includes:
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What is a Coalition? | A coalition is an alliance of diverse stakeholders working together for a common goal. It is an adaptive and iterative form of collaborating under shared values and vision to drive collective action where each everyone plays an active role throughout the process. We co-design, co-create, and co-produce solutions for the benefit of all. |
Values
CollaborationWe believe that only by collaborating can we achieve greatness. | InclusivenessWe seek to build inclusive communities fighting against the inequities that exist in society. | Results-OrientedWe believe in promoting excellence by achieving tangible results and holding ourselves accountable. |
Membership-DrivenWe believe in investing and building the power and leadership of our communities through collaboration, education, and communication. | IntegrityWe will be forthright, transparent, and truthful in both character and action. | AdaptabilityWe stand for openness to change and embracing new ideas to meet the moment of community needs. |
Building Communities & Developing Assets
People, Places, & Partnerships | We are deeply committed to fortifying a thriving community, sustainable economy, and equitable democracy by eliminating displacement and disenfranchisement while promoting inclusive governance and growth. |
INFRASTRUCTURE, Innovation & Investment | We are determined to forge improved infrastructure that targets and deploys resources strategically and equitably where they are needed most by centering our most vulnerable needs and leveraging our best creative thinking. |
Policy, Practice, & Principles | We are focused on accelerating practical yet transformative impact-driven solutions to reimagine and catalyze pathways for prosperity and opportunity. |
| Office: 300 NW 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33128 Phone: (786) 237-2125 Email: info@sfcdcoalition.org Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET |
South Florida Community Development Coalition is an incorporated tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 2007.
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