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CYPRESS HILLS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Building Community. Growing Leaders.

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Our Mission

With community residents leading the way, the mission of CHLDC is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.  We actively promote policies that advance racial equity.

Our Programs

We provide vital career and education services to Cypress Hills' residents, helping them develop and reach their educational and employment goals!

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We provide high school and college students college access and persistence services to ensure our youth reach and graduate college.

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We provide support to organizers of all ages looking to advocate for the community. 

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We offer services to help local homeowners and tenants access and maintain affordable housing, to further prevent displacement.

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We offer young people a range of educational and enrichment programs from after school to summer camps. We also host events and resource fairs for families to enjoy.

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We strive to increase affordable housing in Cypress Hills, and make Cypress Hills a healthier and more energy efficient community.

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We offer young people a range of educational and enrichment programs from after school to summer camps. We also host events and resource fairs for families to enjoy.

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United Community Centers offers East New York residents programs and services such as vital daycare education, food justice initiatives, and HIV/STI prevention.

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