ABOUT THE GFCDC

“The mission of Green Forest Community Development Corporation is to create empowerment and networking for people through economic development, housing, youth, senior and health initiatives, social ministries, education and comprehensive prevention programs for persons of all ages.”

Green Forest Community Development Corporation (GFCDC) is a private non-profit faith-based community economic development corporation, governed by a board of directors consisting of residents of the community and business and civic leaders. GFCDC was created in 1996 by Greenforest Community Baptist Church, a leading community oriented organization, to foster economic development and community enhancement for the rapidly changing demographics of South DeKalb County, Georgia. GFCDC is located in the Greater Metro Atlanta Service Area, in the City of Decatur of DeKalb County, Georgia.

GFCDC offers a range of Community Economic Development services to include:

1. Providing Technical Assistance To The Faith-Based Community
2. Community Planning & Revitalization
3. Creating Educational Opportunities For All Ages
4. Providing Family, Youth & Elderly Services
5. Business And Commercial Development
6. Providing Affordable Housing
7. Providing Housing Counseling and Predatory Lending Education
8. Counseling Families And Individuals On Homeownership Responsibilities; And
9. Providing Personal Financial Management