PROGRAMS: What We Do

HEALTH, EDUCATION, & WELLNESS Improving the Quality of Life in Ward 7 Physical and Mental Health have challenged the residents of Ward 7 because of poverty, trauma, substance abuse, crime and violence, and hunger/poor dietary habits. MHCDO has begun to work alongside of local health and behavioral health service providers to provide education and support…

HOUSING SERVICES Housing Counseling Services Single-Resident Occupancy (SRO) / Supportive Housing Are you struggling with paying rental expenses? Worried about foreclosure? We can Help. CONTACT US (USE form below)  *IN-Person SERVICE Now Available* HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES HUD-CERTIFIED COUNSELING AGENCY THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING FOR YOUR NEEDS An experienced HUD-certified staff provides a wide range…

Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street (PAEMS) DC Main Streets is a comprehensive program that promotes the revitalization of business corridors in the District of Columbia. We assist businesses and coordinate sustainable community-driven revitalization efforts along the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE corridor from the John P. Sousa Bridge to Southern Avenue, SE. SURVEY: What Are Your Business Needs?…

                     REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT As a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic well-being of the community, MHCDO has been actively involved in several real estate development projects including the building of several homes on Minnesota Ave., NE, managing a commercial property, negotiating…

MOVING WARD 7 FORWARD SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Small Business Technical Assistance Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street Program Our business programs SMall business CALENDAR  MHCDO has provided access to many of the DC government’s leaders through its First Fridays program introducing small business owners to different resources dedicated to business expansion and filing compliance. In 2019,…

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT  MHCDO recognizes and especially supports the need for low-income residents to obtain and retain sustainable employment. To this end, a full program has been developed to provide career development and job readiness programs in addition to connecting residents with job opportunities and apprenticeships whenever possible. Let’s Get Back Work MHCDO conducts the following…