Who We Are

Building healthy communities where everyone can thrive.

A nonprofit dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, adaptive community development sector in the Greater Birmingham region.

Our Mission

Advancing racial and economic equity.

Miles College CDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing and adaptive community development sector in the Greater Birmingham region. We work through private and public investment and sound public policies to ensure individuals and families can access affordable housing, benefit from economic opportunity, and participate in community life.

Through private and public investment and sound public policies, we work to advance racial and economic equity by building healthy communities where everyone can access affordable housing, benefit from economic opportunities, and fully participate in civic life.

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Volunteers at a Miles College CDC community eventOur vision
Our Vision

Connected, vibrant, thriving.

We envision communities that are connected, vibrant, and thriving, places where residents help shape their physical, economic, educational, and cultural environments.

  • All residents actively shape the community's physical, economic, educational, and cultural identity.
  • Stable, affordable housing and good-paying jobs are accessible to everyone.
  • Economic opportunities foster asset-building and financial security.
  • Collaborative leadership from the public, private, and community sectors drives equitable development and shared prosperity.
Core Values

The principles that guide our work.

Community Leadership

We empower Fairfield residents, particularly those historically marginalized, to take an active role in shaping their communities and futures. Civic participation and strong local organizations are at the heart of our efforts.

Economic Opportunity

We are committed to ensuring fair access to the economic mainstream, addressing structural barriers, and equipping individuals with the tools to achieve financial stability and success.

Performance & Accountability

We are results-driven, focusing on tangible, sustainable outcomes like affordable housing, education, and job creation. Transparency and accountability are essential to our success.

Innovation

We embrace creativity, ambition, and a willingness to take risks to drive meaningful progress in community development.

Collaboration

Partnerships are essential to achieving our vision. We foster local, state, and national networks to maximize resources, increase impact, and tackle pressing challenges.

Governance

Our board of directors.

Community leaders who steward the mission of Miles College CDC.

Bobbie Knight, J.D.
Bobbie Knight, J.D.
Board Member
Jason Eppenger
Jason Eppenger
Board Member
Lawerance Barron
Lawerance Barron
Board Member
Steven Hairston
Steven Hairston
Board Member
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Service Area
Greater Birmingham, Alabama
Tax Status
501(c)(3) Nonprofit

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