Catalyst For Economic Development
S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation
To promote the preservation of buildings and sites important to the African-American community.
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
To foster economic and business development initiatives serving the needs of low and moderate income and otherwise disadvantaged persons.
FOSTER DEVELOPMENT
Assure balanced growth and development of communities surrounding Winston-Salem State University, as well as develop mutually beneficial relationships with the community which complement the University’s educational mission.
ASSURE BALANCED GROWTH
Simon Green Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC), a nonprofit organization that strives to foster community-based leadership focused on revitalizing the neighborhoods surrounding Winston-Salem State University. We promote Homeownership, Development, Job Creation and Community.
Our goal is to be a catalyst for economic development in the neighborhoods surrounding WSSU.
In 1998 WSSU established the S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC). The nonprofit, named after the university’s founder and first president, was created to stabilize and improve conditions in its primary service area, the three census tracts surrounding the campus that include the Columbia Heights, East Winston, and Claremont neighborhoods.
To achieve its mission of “nurturing success in business and neighborhoods,” SGACDC prioritizes affordable housing, neighborhood development, and preserving buildings important to the African American community.
S. G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC) is an equal opportunity employer. SGACDC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Nurturing Success in Business and Neighborhoods
OUR MISSION
Our Leadership Team
Carol Davis, Esq
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Olajumoke Michael
WBC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Patricia Degraffinreaid
EVENT MANAGER
Kyle Luth, Ph.D
BUSINESS COUNSELOR
Cierra Palmer
BUSINESS COUNSELOR
Lorraine Mortis
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Chris Stinson
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Eduardo Barquero
BUILDING CUSTODIAN
Our Board
Members
SGACDC has a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to creating a lasting impact in our community. They are passionate about making positive changes that improve the lives of those we serve.
BOARD PRESIDENT
Randell Cain, Ph.D
VICE PRESIDENT
Marcus Cox
TREASURER
Carol Cain
SECRETARY
Alain Lamarque
BOARD MEMBER
Lisa McClinton
BOARD MEMBER
Tonya D. McDaniel
BOARD MEMBER
Tembila Covington
BOARD MEMBER
Juan Aguilar
BOARD MEMBER
Tangela Towns
BOARD MEMBER
Courtney Beal
BOARD MEMBER
Frank Ingram
BOARD MEMBER
Jill Harp
BOARD MEMBER
Andrea Patterson-Masuka
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Tony Okafor
BOARD MEMBER