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Leadership Team
Hugh Daniel Smith, Founder
KaTonya Jones, Executive director
Melissa Walker, Marketing + PR Director
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Board of Directors
Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, Board Chair
Hugh Daniel Smith, President
Mary Lou Cole, Board Member
dAVID COLE, Board member
J. Anthony Davis, Board member
Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt, Board member
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About Us
Our Vision
The vision of the Embassy Community Development Corporation (ECDC) is to provide holistic programs that support the healing, growth, and development of individuals and their families in underserved communities.
Our Mission
To provide mental health education, counseling, financial literacy, mentoring, and empowerment programs that will be offered by skilled staff in a safe and secure housing or community facility.
Our Services and Programs
Youth education, Mentoring and Empowerment programs, Family educational and advocacy programs, Individual healing programs, Returning citizens programs, Senior citizens support programs, and other programs as needed that empower people to recover their God-ordained dignity.
Who We Are
Embassy Community Development Corporation (ECDC) programs are conceptualized based on four primary areas: mental health services, shelter for those in need of housing, education for our youth (ages 9-17), and helping to build family structure.
Our GOALs
1. Provide shelter and affordable housing for temporary and long-term care.
2. Support families through counseling and mental health awareness programming.
3. Provide financial wellness guidance for youth and adults.
4. Use holistic principles & methods for positive mentoring outcomes.
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We Need People Like You
The Embassy Community Development Corporation is looking for people like you to help advance our mission of empowering our community. You can support us by giving a monthly, in-kind, or one-time donation. We are also interested in anyone who desires to join us in projects and special events.