WHO WE ARE
OUR HISTORY
Central Gateway Community Development Corporation (CGCDC) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, launched in 1998 with the objective to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and, more specifically, to initiate and foster programs aimed at alleviating urban blight, unemployment and poverty, in an effort to combat community deterioration in economically depressed areas through acquisition, ownership, construction, rehabilitation, renovation, operation, or lease of commercial or industrial real property thereby lessening neighborhood tensions and promoting social welfare.
The initial mission was to support and enhance the long-term health of our community through the development of land and property for the enhancement of social, cultural, economic, charitable, and educational purposes, aiming to improve the overall quality of life for community residents. In addition, the mission sought to establish programs that promote community and economic development and create jobs, particularly for those of low- and moderate-income.
The CGCDC is closely affiliated with The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square (formerly the Glendale Baptist Church). In 1996, leaders and members of the Glendale Baptist Church decided to take a more active role in the development and delivery of future services in their community.
The church purchased the former Lincoln Technical Adult Trade School Building located at 7800 Central Avenue in Landover, Maryland, remodeled the building, and provided office and classroom space to accommodate a barber shop, a beauty salon, a religious bookstore, a health spa, aerobics/gymnasium center, four classrooms for the Bowie State University satellite adult education community extension facility, a child daycare center, a computer lab for church members, and a credit union for church sponsors.
Additionally, the church established the CGCDC Office, the Christian Counseling and Outreach Ministry, and a health aid and emergency transport service for the elderly. This initiative made them an active participant in the development of affordable housing, assisted care living, day care, and other health care programs, and was instrumental in the formation of the CGCDC.
In May 2004 the Sanctuary at Kingdom Square purchased the former Hampton Mall Shopping Center. After the purchase, they realized the site was in need of major repairs and renovation. The CGCDC applied for and was awarded a $600,000 grant from the state of Maryland Community Legacy Program to support in assisting The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square in their efforts to improve and restore the visual appeal and condition of the exterior facade of the Kingdom Square Shopping Center (formerly Hampton Mall).
The CGCDC has since sponsored a first-time homebuyer’s seminar, facilitated the sale of the Kingdom Square Shopping Center and purchase of The Sanctuary church property at 5300 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD, and continues to be dedicated to providing outstanding service to the community in which we serve. The targeted area for the CGCDC are now those communities bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, the Beltway, and Route 301. Our team of exceptional, highly qualified individuals exemplifies the values and vision of our commitment to the residents and businesses of our community. We believe in making a difference when it counts.
MISSION
Act as a catalyst for viable economic and development ventures through cooperative problem solving; coordinating resources for the improvement of housing investments while promoting healthy and safe communities.
MEET THE TEAM
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Anthony Maclin
CEO
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Phyllis Somers Dudley
PRESIDENT
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Montien Miller
VICE PRESIDENT
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Micheala Browning
TREASURER
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Angela Swinson Hulett
SECRETARY
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Brad Ryant
BOARD MEMBER
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Rashad Brown
BOARD MEMBER
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Joseph Carpenter
BOARD MEMBER
COMMITTEES
Business Development Committee - implement strategies for growth of the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating collaboration with community service organizations, conducting community needs assessments, and coordinating board documents.
Grant Committee - lead the effort of obtaining grant funding for use in the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to research and recommend viable grants, coordinate with grant partners on activities, and provide grant update reports.
Finance Committee - manage the funds of the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collaborating with the Treasurer to maintain financial records, recommending and coordinating fundraising events, and collaborating with the Grant Committee.
OUR PARTNERS
We have partnered with the following organizations:
1. Choose Healthy Life (CHL), founded by Debra Fraser-Howe, raises health awareness to educate the community on preventative measures and provide access to COVID-19 testing and Shots in high-risk communities through Black Churches.
2. Leadership Council for Healthy Communities (LCHC) is an organization dedicated to promoting healthy communities, assisting underserved families, and educating communities on COVID-19 and chronic diseases.
3. Faith Health Alliance (FHA)/ National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) are organizations that promote healthy communities in COVID-19, Flu, and various diseases.
4. Safeway Pharmacy provides vaccine shots at our Vaccination Clinics that were held in 2022.
5. Giant Pharmacy provides vaccine shots (Booster, Flu, and Shingles) at our Vaccine Clinic.
CGCDC supports our grant partners by educating our church congregation and communities throughout Prince George's County in Maryland on chronic diseases, healthy foods, exercises, and medical insurance assistance.
CGCDC has established performance, and credibility in working with COVID-19 grants and Health and Wellness grants for the last 3 years.
