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KCDC achieves continued accreditation by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

Jan. 20, 2023
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Procurement Division once again has earned top accreditation by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, a designation it has held since 2006. NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement recognized KCDC with Accreditation for Quality Public
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KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center for Cagle Terrace residents

Dec. 14, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for elderly and disabled residents at its Cagle Terrace property. The recently opened wellness center provides convenient access to physical and mental health and
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation adds Hill as resident commissioner

Dec. 02, 2022
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Kathy Hill as a resident commissioner to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners. “We welcome Kathy to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “As a lifelong Knoxvillian
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KCDC, CAC officially open Head Start facility at Western Heights

Oct. 18, 2022
Representatives of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) along with business and community leaders, residents and local stakeholders, on Oct. 18 officially opened the doors of the Western Heights Head Start facility, which will
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KCDC celebrates presentation of $40 million grant with Western Heights community

Sep. 25, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) celebrated Friday the official presentation of a $40 million grant with federal, state, local and community representatives that will help wholly transform Western Heights and the surrounding neighborhood with enhanced access to housing, economic opportunity,
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KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center for Northgate Terrace residents

Sep. 20, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for residents at its Northgate Terrace property. The new wellness center, which is the third to open at a KCDC residential community, provides convenient
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KCDC earns $40 million HUD grant for Transforming Western initiative

Sep. 19, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned a $40 million federal grant for Transforming Western, a comprehensive plan to transform Western Heights and the surrounding neighborhood that will include affordable housing and improved access to transportation, housing and economic stability.
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KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center to provide care for Isabella Towers residents

Aug. 22, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for residents at its Isabella Towers property. The new wellness center provides convenient resident access to physical and mental health and lifestyle support.  The
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KCDC Procurement Director Terry McKee earns national service award

Aug. 12, 2022
Terry McKee, the procurement director for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has been named the recipient of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s (NIGP) 2022 Distinguished Service Award. McKee, who has served KCDC for 17 years and has 34 total
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation board elects officers, adds Harris

Jul. 08, 2022
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has elected 2022-23 officers for its Board of Commissioners and added a new member. Felix Harris, vice president of housing and community development for the Knoxville Area Urban League, has joined the board as an
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