OUR HISTORY

Macedonia Community Development Corporation (MCDC) was founded in January 2015 and received its 501(c)(3) designation that same year. MCDC is housed at Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts and operates as a separate nonprofit organization with its own board of directors.

Since its founding, MCDC's mission has been to support and empower the people of Watts and the surrounding areas by identifying and addressing inequities in food security, health and well-being, and economic development. MCDC works toward sustainable change through direct services, access to capital, and advocacy.

In 2016, with a grant from the federal Office of Community Services, MCDC launched its first economic development programs.

In 2022, MCDC expanded its work to include business services and community health workshops. Its programs have since grown to include:

• Weekly food distributions in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

• Community health education and screening events, supported by national and international leaders in healthcare and life sciences

• Microloans of $500 to $50,000 and business advising in English and Spanish

• Financial literacy programming for Watts youth

MCDC's work is funded by the City of Los Angeles, the State of California, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and private partners in banking, philanthropy, and healthcare and life sciences. MCDC continues to serve residents and small business owners in Watts and the surrounding communities.