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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Ken Woodhouse as director of development and major gifts. “Ken’s extensive nonprofit and development experience will help advance the efforts of key KCDC initiatives, such as raising philanthropic dollars for the Transforming Western
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KCDC’s First Creek at Austin earns statewide award for neighborhood stabilization
Apr. 28, 2024Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin redevelopment has earned a 2024 Tennessee’s Best award in the neighborhood stabilization category. Presented in March by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) at the Tennessee Housing Conference in Nashville, the
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City’s largest federal grant in recent history will help reconnect communities
Mar. 14, 2024The City of Knoxville and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) have been awarded a $42.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a civic infrastructure plan intended to begin the restoration of cultural and economic opportunity
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation promotes Kimberly Trame to Section 8 rental assistance director
Mar. 01, 2024Kimberly Trame has been promoted to director of rental assistance for the Section 8 housing programs at Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). “Kim has served as an integral part of our team, growing and expanding her expertise in the operation
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation adds Lang as senior director of human resources
Feb. 16, 2024Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Tracy Lang as senior director of human resources. “Tracy has deep skill sets in human resources disciplines, including employee relations, benefits and recruiting, that will help in the operation of our HR department
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KCDC, Central Bearden reopen Lighthouse ministry at First Creek at Austin
Dec. 01, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Central Bearden Church officially reopened the Lighthouse at First Creek at Austin on Nov. 30, fulfilling a promise to return the on-site, faith-based organization to the housing community. The Lighthouse, part of Central Bearden’s
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KCDC earns national award for primary care partnership with Matter Health
Oct. 20, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned a national award for its innovative partnership with Matter Health to provide on-site primary healthcare for elderly and disabled residents at four housing communities. The 2023 Resident Service Award, given annually by Nan
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PetPalooza brings pet resources and fun to KCDC residents at Love Towers
Sep. 01, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) hosted several community organizations to hold the first PetPalooza at Guy B. Love Towers on Aug. 29 to provide pet owners with resources for animal care, along with toys, portraits and giveaways. “Our goal is
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KCDC breaks ground on supportive housing for veterans
Aug. 16, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 16 on Liberty Place, a 32-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans. The development, which is located at 3627 Division St. in West
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KCDC marks launch of Transforming Western implementation
Aug. 03, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 3 on the first phase of transformation of Western Heights, which will begin with the site’s infrastructure. The transformation plan for the housing
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