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Catalyst For Economic Development

S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation

To promote the preservation of buildings and sites important to the African-American community.

PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

To foster economic and business development initiatives serving the needs of low and moderate income and otherwise disadvantaged persons.

FOSTER DEVELOPMENT

Assure balanced growth and development of communities surrounding Winston-Salem State University, as well as develop mutually beneficial relationships with the community which complement the University’s educational mission.

ASSURE BALANCED GROWTH

Simon Green Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC), a nonprofit organization that strives to foster community-based leadership focused on revitalizing the neighborhoods surrounding Winston-Salem State University. We promote Homeownership, Development, Job Creation and Community.

 

Our goal is to be a catalyst for economic development in the neighborhoods surrounding WSSU.

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 In 1998 WSSU established the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC). The nonprofit, named after the university’s founder and first president, was created to stabilize and improve conditions in its primary service area, the three census tracts surrounding the campus that include the Columbia Heights, East Winston, and Claremont neighborhoods.

To achieve its mission of “nurturing success in business and neighborhoods,” SGACDC prioritizes affordable housing, neighborhood development, and preserving buildings important to the African American community

Nurturing Success in Business and Neighborhoods

OUR MISSION

Our Leadership Team

Carol Davis, Esq

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Olajumoke Michael

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WBC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Patricia Degraffinreaid

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EVENT MANAGER

Kyle Luth, Ph.D

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BUSINESS COUNSELOR

Cierra Palmer

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BUSINESS COUNSELOR

Lorraine Mortis

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COMMUNITY GARDEN

Chris Stinson

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Eduardo Barquero

Edaardo Barquero

BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Our Board 

Members

SGACDC has a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a lasting impact in our community. They are passionate about making positive changes that improve the lives of those we serve.

BOARD PRESIDENT

Randell Cain, Ph.D

VICE PRESIDENT

Marcus Cox

TREASURER

Carol Cain

SECRETARY

Alain Lamarque

BOARD MEMBER

Lisa McClinton

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Tonya D. McDaniel

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Tembila Covington

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Juan Aguilar

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Tangela Towns

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Courtney Beal

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Frank Ingram

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Jill Harp

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Andrea Patterson-Masuka

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 Dr. Tony Okafor

BOARD MEMBER

Daniel Rose 

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