The coalition initially focused on convening CDCs and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to offer peer-to-peer engagement and expertise on producing and preserving affordable housing in Miami-Dade county. As SFCDC's membership base grew and engaged a wider audience of stakeholders and practitioners, it began offering technical assistance and capacity building training. Housing affordability still anchors the coalition's priorities as it adapts and broaden the scope of comprehensive solutions to encompass economic opportunities, resilience, and sustainability during these unprecedented times following the pandemic. 

Today, SFCDC has established itself as the backbone of the local community and economic development ecosystem with diverse cross-sectoral membership base representing over 40 organizations and institutions. Our members and stakeholders recognize that the many interconnected issues we face in our communities are rooted in inequities and require a greater caliber of strategic alignment and deeper collaborations. We aim to serve as a platform, activator, and accelerator in the ecosystem to foster more collective impact, minimize duplication and competition for resources, and build partnerships across sectors and silos.