COR Community Development Corporation
Our Mission
What We Stand For
Empowering communities by providing resources, education, and opportunities that foster economic stability, social equity, and civic engagement. Through innovative programs and partnerships, we work to uplift underserved individuals and families, creating pathways to success and long-term community transformation.
Our Initiatives
Impacting Lives
We do more than provide programs and services, we equip our communities with the tools needed to thrive and lead.
Pathways to Success
Learning Opportunities
Our signature programs include:
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Banking on Your Success (entrepreneur course)
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Young Entrepreneur Academy (financial literacy/entrepreneurship)
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OC/LA College Ready
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OC/LA Works (workforce development)
Youth S.T.E.A.M. Education
Our signature programs include:
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Wrisë Booker Summer Enrichment Academy
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S.T.E.M. Projects
Affordable Housing Residential Services
In partnership with Avanath Capital Management
Currently serving:
Northpointe Apartments - Long Beach
Seaport Apartments - Long Beach
The Terraces - Escondido
Heritage Park - Duarte
Civic Engagement
Empowering Communities
Programs include:
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Real Talk: inclusive dialogue series
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Voter Registration efforts
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Training youth community leaders
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Press conferences, Town Halls
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Partnering with local, state, and national organizations
Our Partners
Commitment
We are committed to transparency, inclusivity, and empowerment as we strive to enhance the quality of life in our communities and foster meaningful connections among individuals.
Entrepreneurship & Youth S.T.E.A.M. Education
2,200+ individuals trained in our entrepreneurship programs since 2007. And 1,750+ participants in our Young Entrepreneur Academy, Financial Literacy, and Youth S.T.E.A.M. education programs since 2012.
Civic Engagement
6,400+ people engaged through our various civic engagement programs since 2007.
Affordable Housing Residential Services
11,836+ units of service provided at our 5 affordable housing communities since 2014.
