Our Mission

The mission of the Antioch Housing and Economic Development Corporation is to identify and develop programs and projects that serve people with diverse needs such as affordable housing, education, healthcare services and youth/senior services.

 

The Antioch Housing and Economic Development Committee was formed and approved by the Antioch Baptist Church in May 2004. The purpose of this Faith-based Committee formed on the recommendation of Pastor Dr. J. Alfred Smith Jr. was to set up a non-profit 501 (c) (3) community development corporation.

 

The 501(c) (3) corporation is a umbrella faith-based corporation, directed by the Church. A feasibility study of the church membership was done and the surrounding community was canvassing to determine the need for the church to render community and/or economic development services to the African American community and the greater San Jose area.

 

Our Organizational model is patterned after our Sister Church, Allen Temple Baptist Church, which services the greater Oakland, California community. (http://www.allen-temple.org/web/community/athedco.htm).

 

OBJECTIVES

Senior Housing

  • To locate or construct, affordable housing units for the Elderly, Handicapped and Low-income. At present, we operate 6 units of housing. We have a very active group senior who are involved in many aspects of the community. We will seek ways to broaden the scope of activates and services offered to our seniors.

Education

  • Promote an awareness of lifelong learning and its relation to improving the quality of life for you and the community.
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Youth

  • Foster positive experiences for children and youth in character development, lifelong learning and decision making.

Health

  • Develop family health referral systems and health screening center.