The FCBC Community Development Corporation (CDC) serves as a catalyst for transformation in Harlem and the Greater New York City area, challenging and empowering individuals to realize their infinite possibilities through:

• Education and Arts

• Economic Empowerment

• Health Awareness

• Civic Engagement

  The FCBC CDC has been a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization since August 2012. The Dream Center Harlem is its first initiative. In 2019, The HOPE Center was added to the FCBC CDC.

BOARD MEMBERS

Desiree Elder — Executive Director
FCBC CDC

Michael A. Walrond, Jr. — President
Senior Pastor
First Corinthian Baptist Church

Charles Powell — Treasurer
Retired Lawyer/ Director
Staff, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce

Jamal Joseph — Secretary
Faculty at Columbia University
Founder of New Heritage Theatre Group

Douglas Adams — Board Member
Finance Industry Professional

Chris Bishop — Board Member
Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare

Chris Crawford — Board Member
President
Elite Media

Linara Davidson Greenidge — Board Member
Senior Managing Director, Development & External Affairs East Harlem Tutorial Program