Coalition for Community Development

Mission: To build relationships with neighbors to support a thriving community in Muskegon Heights

The Coalition for Community Development (CCD) in Muskegon, MI is a non-profit organization promoting healthy and vibrant families and communities through leadership, positivity, education, advocacy, and collaboration working side by side with the schools and neighbors of Muskegon Heights.

Since our founding, we have been and will continue to be focused on empowering one another and supporting a thriving community in Muskegon Heights, a city whose population is majority Black/African American. This means we devote our actions in large part to address both cause and effect of systemic racism and white supremacy. Discrimination and bias impacts all facets of life: economics, education, health, lived environment, safety and security, and more. We stand committed and persistent with our Muskegon Heights neighbors – in the words of our wise and wonderful Board Member Ms. Mildred Johnson, “we continue in the struggle for the oneness of humankind.”

The Coalition for Community Development (CCD) focuses on promoting sustainable community growth and development, particularly in underserved areas. Our work involves fostering partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and residents to improve economic opportunities, provide affordable housing, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community. CCD also engages in advocacy, offers educational programs, and supports initiatives aimed at reducing poverty, improving healthcare access, and strengthening neighborhood infrastructure. We play a crucial role in creating a more equitable and resilient Muskegon community in Muskegon Heights.