SOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

To transform communities, creating economic opportunities for all.

SoCal CDC is guided by a profound mission: "to transform communities, creating economic opportunity
for all." Through a strategic blend of community engagement, innovative programming, and strategic
partnerships, the organization is poised to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families
throughout Southern California.
Led by an esteemed leadership team, SoCal CDC's Founder and CEO, Sedric Hill, brings over a decade of
experience and expertise in the Southern California nonprofit sector. Hill's unwavering commitment to
entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment has established him as a prominent figure in the region's
philanthropic landscape.
"The vision of SoCal CDC is to create an equitable playing field for everyone - when we have equality of
opportunity, we all win," says Hill. "By leveraging the power of community collaboration and targeted
programming, we aspire to empower individuals, uplift neighborhoods, and foster sustainable economic
growth across Southern California."

2025 - Served 800 constituents through entrepreneurship, youth AI-STEM education and housing services. Launched 23 new startups, improved personal financial profiles for over 70 participants including increased credit scores by an average of 32 points for 36% of participants, increased savings, and budgeting for over 60% of participants over a six-month period.

Increase gross receipts by $500K by 2026, 1MM by 2027, Serve 2100 people within three years, expand housing services programs, launch Orange County business Incubator, add full-time staff member by Jan, 2027.

Orange County and surrounding areas.

At SoCal Community Development, our focus is to provide not just "satisfactory" or "good" programs and services, but we strive to deliver our programs with excellence in every way possible. Our leadership team, led by Sedric Hill, draws from decades of experience in the corporate sector to provide a high standard of educational excellence. For example, Sedric is a recognized leader in training and development (T&D) where he designs SoCal CDC educational programs with the same rigor of expensive, paid programs. Our EmpowerBiz - Mastering Business Acumen entrepreneur workshop features the famous Harvard Case Study Model where participants experience a deeper, richer learning by engaging in small group discussions using real business case studies. Our Youth entrepreneur program features advanced curriculum that has now been adopted as part of the "core" curriculum at the Orange County Department of Education's "ACCESS" Schools. Another example of striving for excellence can be demonstrated in our Pitch Competitions, (like the show Shark Tank) whereby entrepreneur participants showcase their newly acquired knowledge in front of a public audience. Finally, SOCAL Community Development is known for our commitment to the highest standards of social impact and measurement. To evaluate social impact, we begin each program by collecting demographic and socio-economic information from our participants. We also set up ongoing communication processes and expectations including pre and post assessments, social media follow up, post program interviews, impact surveys five years and beyond post program. As a valued partner, we provide annual impact reports and additional reporting upon your request. Our approach focuses on outcomes and impact versus merely "checking a box" for program completion.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am proud to support the mission and work of SoCal Community Development Corporation. Our board is committed to ensuring that the organization operates with strong governance, accountability, and a clear focus on community impact.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Sedric Hill, SoCal CDC continues to expand opportunities for individuals and families through financial education, entrepreneurship training, youth development programs, and community partnerships. These programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to build stronger financial futures.

The board is honored to work alongside dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners who share a common vision of creating greater economic opportunity for all. Together, we are helping transform lives and strengthen communities throughout Southern California.

We invite you to join us in supporting this important work.