The AL Community Development Corporation is a loving and present faith-based

501c(3) organization that was founded in 2016. ALCDC was founded by Dechard I.H.M. Freeman to serve as a loving and present service to meet certain needs in the Greater Austin & Pflugerville communities through programs known as 'LIFE Causes'. Our humble beginnings and program offerings spread via word of mouth and caused exponential growth within a 5-year period.  We have expanded our scope of services beyond our original summer camp program to include a daycare and afterschool program, a holistic wellness program, and a basic needs survival program. We offer a faith-based preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Every child experiences an engaging and educational day filled with hands-on activities, biblical teachings and a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum. LIFE-KIDZ Academy is one of very few STEAM-based early learning programs and we boast a pre-school enrollment of 32, nearing capacity.   Our LIFEKIDz Summer Camp is also STEAM-based and our 2018 enrollment exceeded 70 participants.

 

We are proud of our success in implementing these specialized programs and are committed to their long-term growth and development.  Our LIFE Causes have been historically self-funded, yet with the generosity of individuals, local sponsors and grants, we were able to serve more children in LIFEKidz Academy (our preschool) and LIFEKidz Summer Camp.  We consider it a privilege to invest in our community by keeping our program costs low and affordable, to offer a high quality, creative STEAM program to as many children as possible.  With the increase in participants, we require additional funds to support the program objectives.  

 

Our vision is to transform and build-up families and the community.

 

Our mission is to provide affordable, efficient, and excellent services and resources to build healthy families and our local communities by achieving the following results: (1) Children and youth successful educational pursuits in school, and preparation for productive adulthood; (2) Family engagement in holistic (mind, body, and spirit) healthy lifestyles (3) Children and youth participation in fine arts to enhance social, relational, and skill development (4) Meet the physical needs of individuals who are homeless, unemployed, or underemployed having shelter, food, clothing, and resources; and providing access permanent housing and employment opportunities.

 

Our LIFE Causes Are:

GUD Life Holistic Health
LIFE Kidz

LIFE Line 

Unchained Melody

ALCDC is managed by its Board of Directors.

The Chairman of ALCDC Board of Directors is DeChard Freeman.

 

 

Want to help? Contact us to see what you can do to make a difference in the community you live in. Every little bit of help is needed and appreciated.