ABOUT US

The mission of Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO) is to help grow Ward 7 into the District of Columbia's most welcoming, prospering, livable community for everyone.

The Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO) is a community-based organization engaged in economic and housing development, job placement, senior services, and health and human services in the District of Columbia's Ward 7. MHCDO’s unique mission is to promote and expand economic opportunities for citizens 'East of the Anacostia River' and to attract human and financial resources to the Ward 7 community.

We meet our mission by pursuing an integrated approach to community building. We leverage public and private resources to undertake housing and economic development projects and to provide employment, education, emergency and other services that increase self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life for residents.

MHCDO has partnered with private sector investors, government agencies and foundations, and has an extensive history of working with small organizations. MHCDO has an experienced staff, access to a team of skilled consultants and outside vendors, and is governed by a broad community-based board of directors. The organization's success stems from its community governance, collaborations and partnerships, and holistic approach to community development.