Our Story

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Working with you to invest in our community and create a more equitable Kent.

Our Focus

KCDC focuses on equitable community development so that everyone can participate in and benefit from decisions that shape our neighborhood and the greater Kent community, especially communities of color, immigrants, refugees and low-income residents.

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Advocate for the health and well-being of all Kent residents
Focus on those with the greatest disparities

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Focus on affordable, safe, family-sized housing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Increase access to opportunities for locally owned businesses
Increase connections between residents, businesses, and local government to foster belonging

Learn more about our Vision

In May 2018, KCDC received a two-year Communities of Opportunity grant award to support the collective power of Kent residents to foster positive outcomes in health, affordable housing, and economic opportunities in the city.

Our Story

Working with you to invest in our community and create a more equitable Kent.

Our Focus

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Advocate for the health and well-being of all Kent residents

Focus on those with the greatest disparities

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Focus on affordable, safe, family-sized housing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Increase access to opportunities for locally owned businesses

Increase connections between residents, businesses, and local government to foster belonging

In May 2018, KCDC received a two-year Communities of Opportunity grant award to support the collective power of Kent residents to foster positive outcomes in health, affordable housing, and economic opportunities in the city.