About NORTH JONESBORO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Mission
To gather and lift the voices of those living in North Jonesboro so that decisions of policy makers are not made without us.
Vision
We commit to being the entity that bridges the divide between those living in North Jonesboro and those making decisions that impact us – governmental agencies, health & human service providers, philanthropy, and any others looking to make a positive impact in our community.
ALICE
NORTH JONESBORO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is a proud supporter and advocate for ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed; and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin while keeping our local communities running.
Our Programs
We offer a range of programs focusing on the social determinants of health aspects of healthy communities.
These social determinants of health include:
Community Engagement
Economic Stability
Access to Quality Education
Access to Quality Healthcare
Neighborhood and Built
Environment
Our Impact
At NORTH JONESBORO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Our aim is to have a real impact in the lives of those we serve. We are helping individuals and families overcome the social determinants of health in low-to-moderate income communities; and thereby living healthy, happy lives.
Current projects
Community
Community engagement and participation is the first line of defense in fending off the lack of empathy that sometimes exists in our community. assets are vast, and we want you to be a part of this wonderful community.
- Stop The Violence
- Youth Mentoring
- Life Coaching
- Adult Education
(including workforce training and GED preparation)
- Financial Literacy
- Activities and Field Trips
Health & Wellness
At JCDC, we are well aware of the illnesses, diseases, and food insecurity that plague our community.
That's why we provide access and services to decrease the gap that disproportionately affect people of color and low resource communities.
Our current focus is on:
Type II Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Smoking Cessation
Cancer
COVID-19
Heart Disease
Food Insecurity
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Social justice is defined as "justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society". It is a concept that seeks to ensure the fair treatment and equitable status of all individuals and social groups within a state or society. Social justice is often used to refer to social, political, and economic institutions, laws, or policies that collectively afford such fairness and equity. It is commonly applied to movements that seek fairness, equity, inclusion, self-determination, or other goals for currently or historically oppressed, exploited, or marginalized populations.
Although there are many types of social justice, NJCDC focuses on these five
- Access to Resources
- Equity
- Participation
- Diversity
- Human Rights
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with a variety of local organizations to provide the best possible support to our clients. From food banks to healthcare providers, our partners help us extend our reach and impact in the community.
Founder and Ceo
Emma Agnew is a long-time social activist. She has over 30 years working with underserved and those living in the margins of our society.
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Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
