Our Services
The Edvin Bryce Dix Community Development Corporation is committed to the provision of economic development opportunities within our communities through increased access to resources which helps moves families and individuals to a state of self-sufficiency with a focus on affordable housing.
We do this through the provision of the following services and activities:
We do this through the provision of the following services and activities:
Affordable Housing Development
EBD CDC is focused on helping and strengthening communities through homeownership and community development. Edvin Bryce Community Development Corporation strongly believes in improving the quality of life of all citizens within our community by providing options for affordable housing. By building and or rehabilitation of affordable housing for low to moderate income citizens we will be providing housing stock that is currently an identified community need.
To assist with the sustainability and livability of the communities we serve, we will assist existing homeowners with light rehabilitation to increase the appeal of the neighborhoods. Through our volunteers we will assist with but not limited to landscaping, exterior painting, and minor exterior repairs. We will connect homeowners with other housing organizations as needed.
Homebuyer Education
In partnership with other community organizations, builders, developers and other like-minded individuals, EBD CDC will work to develop viable urban communities. We will accomplish this by encouraging and providing new construction of affordable housing for purchase by low to moderate income homebuyers alongside other viable services up to an including homebuyer education and down payment assistance.
Homebuyer Education is required for nearly all the down payment assistance programs available to first time homebuyers.
Homebuyer Education is required for nearly all the down payment assistance programs available to first time homebuyers.
Scholarships
Edvin Bryce Community Development Corporation strives to enhance the lives of the youth in our community and prepare them for the future. Through the development of affordable housing, our organization will be able to provide scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000 to deserving youth seeking higher education.
EBD CDC’s premier scholarship is the Edvin Bryce Dix Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edvin Bryce Dix by supporting students in Florida who are preparing to transition from high school to college.
EBD CDC’s premier scholarship is the Edvin Bryce Dix Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edvin Bryce Dix by supporting students in Florida who are preparing to transition from high school to college.