Guernsey County Community Development Corporation
Cambridge, Ohio, United States
About
Founded in 1995, Guernsey County Community Development Corporation is a community organisation based in Cambridge, United States working on community development, employment & skills, housing & homelessness +3 more.
The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation (the CDC) is a local non-profit based in Cambridge, Ohio, working to improve quality of life for the residents of Guernsey County. It was founded in 1995 as the Byesville Board of Trade to promote economic development in the Village of Byesville, and became the county-wide Guernsey County CDC in 2002. Its work includes rural and veterans' transportation services, affordable rental housing, paid workforce development training for at-risk youth and people in recovery, parks, playgrounds and the Great Guernsey Trail, habitat land management, litter and tire cleanup, and curbside recycling. It funds its work through grants won since 1995 and through donations and sponsorships, and it runs community events such as races and banquets.
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Affordable Rental Housing and Community Service Program
Housing & Homelessness
Acquires and rehabilitates dilapidated houses and offers them as affordable rentals to individuals and families.
Disabled Military Veteran Transportation Service
Community development
Provides free door-to-door transportation for veterans to and from medical appointments in Guernsey County.
Rural Transportation Program
Community development
Provides transportation for individuals who lack reliable transport, including medical, work and recreational trips.
Workforce Development Program
Employment & Skills
Paid on-the-job training, OSHA and CPR/first aid certifications for at-risk youth and people in substance use recovery, with placement in full-time employment.
Playground Development Program
Children & Youth
Works with area communities to build playgrounds for local youth.
Stream Debris Removal Program
Environment & Climate
Removes debris from local streams.
Township Outreach and Support Program
Community development
Supports township governments across the county.
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South East Area Transit, Access Tusc, United Way of Guernsey Monroe Noble, Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau
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