GLOBAL VILLAGE
Transforming Urban Communities Through Strategic Partnerships
Transforming Urban Communities Through Strategic Partnerships
We are a non-profit organization, committed to helping churches and other organizations to assess their strengths and to facilitate community partnerships in action.
At The Equity Center, we believe that addressing the spiritual, physical, and mental attributes of our urban communities requires innovative solutions and bold action. Our Global Village initiative partners with churches to expand their reach and positively impact the lives of those they serve.
Keys to Achieving Differences in Communities:
- Relationships: Building strong connections within the community.
- Data: Utilizing relevant information to drive decisions and policies.
- Building/Utilization: Effectively leveraging physical spaces and resources.
- Leadership: Cultivating strong leaders within the community.
- Land: Making strategic use of land for community benefit.
Tools for Success:
Leverage various credits and financial tools to support your initiatives, including:
- Senior Housing Tax Credits
- New Market Tax Credits
- Opportunity Zone Credits
- Urban Transit Tax Credits
- Urban Job Tax Credits
- Historic Tax Credits
- Community Investment Tax Credits
Focus Area for Community Redevelopment
Leverage various tax credits and financial tools to support your initiatives, including:
- Resettlement Programs
- Health Initiatives
- Economic Development
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Small Business Development
- Credit Unions
- Commercial Real Estate Development
- Urban Internet Access
- Non-Profit Incubator Services
- Human Resources Assistance
- Financial Management
- Collegiate Partnerships
- Multimedia Resource Centers
Tools for Success:
Leverage various credits and financial tools to support your initiatives, including:
- Senior Housing Tax Credits
- New Market Tax Credits
- Opportunity Zone Credits
- Urban Transit Tax Credits
- Urban Job Tax Credits
- Historic Tax Credits
- Community Investment Tax Credits
Focus Area for Community Redevelopment
Leverage various tax credits and financial tools to support your initiatives, including:
- Resettlement Programs
- Health Initiatives
- Economic Development
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Small Business Development
- Credit Unions
- Commercial Real Estate Development
- Urban Internet Access
- Non-Profit Incubator Services
- Human Resources Assistance
- Financial Management
- Collegiate Partnerships
- Multimedia Resource Centers
Partnerships & Collaborations:
No CDC or non-profit can thrive in isolation. Building partnerships and collaborations is essential for success.
Government Relations:
To drive positive change, successful CDCs and non-profits foster relationships with governmental agencies at:
- City Level
- County Level
- State Level
- Federal Level
What makes The Equity Center’s Global Village stand out?
- A willingness to “Do Something”
- Strong Leadership l A can-do attitude
- Acknowledgment that traditional methods may not be effective
- Building Relationships
- Utilizing Data for informed decision-making
The Secret Sauce
What makes The Equity Center’s Global Village stand out?
- A willingness to “Do Something”
- Strong Leadership l A can-do attitude
- Acknowledgment that traditional methods may not be effective
- Building Relationships
- Utilizing Data for informed decision-making
What The Equity Center’s Global Village Provides:
- Audits and Assessments: Evaluate current church attributes.
- Strategic Planning: Develop a roadmap for creating a CDC or affiliated non-profit.
- Leadership Coaching: Guidance for effectively implementing plans.
- Infrastructure Implementation: Support in establishing your non-profit or CDC infrastructure.
- Community Collaboration Identification: Find potential partners and collaborators.
- Property Development Assistance: Connect with developers for project support.
- Financial Specialists Identification: Engage tax credit experts for funding projects.
- Fundraising Consultant and Grant Writing Support: Seek help in securing project funding.
Join Us in Creating Lasting Change! With The Equity Center’s Global Village, you can empower your community and create a brighter future for all. For more information, please contact us today!
globalvillage@equitycenter.org or
DavidH@daytonequity.org
David Hoard
196 Hawthorn Street Dayton, OH 45402
937.228.1263
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