The non-profit's rebranding and leadership change marks a significant step forward in the organization's commitment to community impact within North Port St. Joe, Florida.
PORT ST. JOE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation—a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of North Port St. Joe, Florida—today announced its official name change to North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation (NPSJCDC). The name change marks a shift towards working more actively in partnership with Port St. Joe officials while developing a resilient, prosperous, safe and equitable community for all residents.
NPSJCDC focuses on improving conditions in North Port St. Joe, a historically disadvantaged community in Northwest Florida. Launched in 2018 with support from North Port St. Joe Project Area Coalition, the organization works on projects that increase access to affordable housing, address environmental injustices, and create economic opportunities for local residents. Together, they have initiatives including the North Port St. Joe Environmental Job Training Program, disaster relief efforts, environmental cleanup activities, community engagement events—all designed to create a lasting positive impact on the community.
"We are excited to enter this new chapter with a stronger brand and new full-time leadership," said Dannie Bolden, local consultant for North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation. "We remain dedicated, alongside our volunteer Board, to bringing new opportunities to the residents of North Port St. Joe, while advancing our ongoing campaign for environmental justice."
The non-profit has also launched a new website, http://www.northportstjoecdc.org, to serve as a hub for reporting on progress and to act as a hub for community communication.
With the name change, NPSJCDC has appointed its first full-time CEO, J. Richard Benderson. He brings 20 years of experience in community development, planning and economic revitalization. Benderson previously served as a Cooperative Development Specialist at the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, where he led programs to advance community growth and resilience. He aims to build partnerships will help drive impactful projects and support sustainable development for the organization.
"I'm honored to join the North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation at this pivotal time of growth for the organization," said Richard Benderson, CEO. "This transformative time is not just about a new name or new CEO—it's about amplifying the mission of the CDC to create lasting, positive change in the heart of the North Port St. Joe community."
To learn more about the work of the North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation, follow the organization on Facebook or LinkedIn, and stay up to date by signing up for the newsletter at northportstjoecdc.org.
About North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation
The North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation (NPSJCDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organization. It was formerly known as Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation.
The organization works on behalf of the residents of North Port St. Joe, located on the north side of Port St. Joe in Northwest Florida, to deliver improvements in public health, housing and prosperity. The CDC is also dedicated to helping the community recover from a history of environmental injustices that have led to long-term health, infrastructure, and economic impacts. Visit northportstjoecdc.org to learn more.
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