East Los Angeles Community Corporation

Founded in 1996, the East Los Angeles Community Corporation works to preserve neighborhood assets and strengthen existing community infrastructure in Boyle Heights and Unincorporated East Los Angeles. The group develops affordable housing, provides financial literacy and first-time homebuyer programs, and other community services. The CDC’s achievements include leveraging over $135 million of investment for the Eastside, providing affordable housing for over 1,000 residents, and helping over 3,000 families purchase a first homes, avoid foreclosure, establish savings, and build and sustain community wealth.