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Early County Community Development Corporation
  

  “The key to affordable housing”   

Early County COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Early County Community Development Corporation  (ECCDC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit community development organization located in extreme Southwest Georgia. 

MISSION

Provide community based, economic development to empower very low-income people to earn more money, own homes, acquire better health care, better jobs, and improve education.

GOAL

Our goal is for citizens within the community to own more resources through home and business ownership. 

MAIN SERVICES
Affordable Housing
Credit Counseling Agency
Economic Development (Micro-enterprise)
Mentoring & Tutoring
Affordable Housing
Many families have achieved the dream of homeownership through USDA 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.  Self-Help works in combination with non-profit organizations and the direct single family lending program and other home financing sources.  The non-profits help families become successful homeowners by providing technical assistance as families construct their homes.  This includes homeownership education, loan packaging and construction supervision.

You may be eligible to participate in the 523 Mutual Self Help Rural Development Programs if you:

  • Have an adequate and dependable income that does not exceed the county limits.
  • Are a U.S. citizen or have been legally admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
  • Demonstrate adequate repayment ability.
  • Have a good credit history that indicates a willingness to meet obligations when they become due.
  • Contact us for more information - Email: earlycocdc06@windstream.net
Credit Counseling
We are committed to providing you the best possible education and money/debt management counseling to assist you in managing your personal finances today and for years to come.  We offer:

Counseling services - certified counselors work with you in person or by phone to get an overview of your financial situation and to identify the cause of financial stress.  A plan is developed to offer you options for relieving the stress through educational training, budget analysis, financial/debt management, and referrals.

Financial Workshops - provide you with information you need to get your finances back on track which include the following:  Certification program, credit report analysis,  budget analysis and contact with creditors to negotiate options for payment.     

Home Buyer Education - include providing you with information about the steps for buying a home, understanding your credit, and more....

Credit Report Analysis - We provide you with information on what is contained in your credit report, what impacts your credit score, and what actions you can take to improve your credit score. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS             Executive Director
Ladon Lewis, President                      Nancy Wright
Joy Alford, Vice President
Sharon Richardson, Treasurer       
Sylvia Adams, Secretary                 
Cherita Hooks                    
Georgia Legal Services     
Attorney Homero Leon      
                    

Additional sites to visit:
 P. O. Box 134, 987 North Church Street
Blakely, Georgia  39823
229-724-7552