About Us
OUR MISSION: “To create and to implement creative, sustainable and transformative economic, community and housing development programs for the greater Watts community.”
OUR HISTORY: The MDCD was founded in 2015 by Rev. Dr. Shane B. Scott, lead pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Watts. Dr. Scott is the chairman Macedonia CDC with the vision of transforming Watts and greater South Los Angeles into vibrant, healthy communities of productive citizens. Through tailored programming and partnerships with public and private entities, Macedonia CDC inspires, supports and empowers the people of Watts.
FY 2023 Community Project funded with the support of the Office of Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
MCDC’s Watts and South LA Entrepreneurship Accelerator will serve as a business hub specifically focusing on the needs of low-income people of color aspiring to become entrepreneurs, as well as existing and expanding entrepreneurs, with all businesses served located in historically-challenged communities.
Understanding Multiple Myeloma. Presented By: Bristol Myers Squibb
In the U.S., African Americans are about 14% of the country's population, but they constitute about 20% of all myeloma patients. And that incidence is actually growing. In the next 10 years, it is expected that one of four myeloma patients will be of African descent. Join us March 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM as Bristol Myers Squibb and The International Meyeloma Foundation share valuable information.
Access to Capital: Through the $800,000.00 Watts Microloan Fund, powered by Macedonia CDC, eligable entrepeneurs may apply to borrow between $500.00 - $5,000.00 to grow their company.
Join us in a series of educational events regarding multi myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma awareness and engagement in underserved areas of Watts and the surrounding South Los Angeles community.
Food insecurity is defined as "limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways." Contact us to join the hundreds of community members we help bridge the gap each week with our food giveaways.
Our Team
Our team is made up of licensed therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community.
Our Partners
We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to provide comprehensive mental health services to those in need.