Rooted in Anacostia.
Built for the long haul.

Our mission

Dedicated service through empowering our community.

Saint John Community Development Corporation, Inc. (SJCDC) is a Washington, D.C. nonprofit corporation, incorporated in November 2007 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity in 2008.

SJCDC provides access to services and facilities that sustain and enhance people's quality of life. Our long-term goal is to empower the community with positive, life-long improvements — primarily in Anacostia and across Washington, D.C.

We serve children, youth, teenagers, young adults, and adults, offering the opportunity to take part in a variety of programs throughout the year. Increased self-confidence and stronger community ties are benefits that reach well beyond any single service.

The corporation

Local service, lasting difference.

SJCDC is organized as a nonprofit charitable, religious, and educational organization under Section 501(c)(3). We provide educational, health, computer-training, and community services to children, teenagers, young adults, and adults — giving people the knowledge and skills they need to achieve in school and in the workplace.

The vision is one of local service making a world of difference through community involvement.

Sustainability

Built to last

Nonprofits are asked to do more with less. SJCDC plans for the long term — grounding the work in clear values, community mapping, and vision-and-mission planning so the organization can keep serving Anacostia for years to come.

We raise support through charitable giving, grants, corporate philanthropy, and community fundraising — including efforts like Give to Max Day — and welcome capital-campaign and planned-giving partners who want to invest in Ward 8's future.