FCBC CDC
FCBC CDC
Transforming Lives in Harlem and Beyond
The FCBC Community Development Corporation (CDC) ignites change and empowers individuals in Harlem and Greater NYC through education, arts, economic empowerment, health awareness, and civic engagement. Since 2012, as a registered 501(c)3, FCBC CDC has launched impactful initiatives like The Dream Center Harlem and The HOPE Center, fostering infinite possibilities and community growth.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Desiree Elder — Executive Director
FCBC CDC
Michael A. Walrond, Jr. — President
Senior Pastor
First Corinthian Baptist Church
Charles Powell — Treasurer
Retired Lawyer/ Director
Staff, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce
Jamal Joseph — Secretary
Faculty at Columbia University
Founder of New Heritage Theatre Group
Douglas Adams — Board Member
Finance Industry Professional
Chris Bishop — Board Member
Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Linara Davidson Greenidge — Board Member
Senior Managing Director, Development & External Affairs East Harlem Tutorial Program
Alice Hunt — Board Member
Executive Director
American Academy of Religion
Pamela Flood Morrison — Board Member
Vice President/Treasurer
Lemor Realty Corporation
Voza Rivers — Board Member
Founder of New Heritage Theatre Group
Vice President, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Harlem Arts Alliance
Olivia Scott — Board Member
Founder
Omerge Alliances
Jonathan W. Soto — Board Member
Field and Political Organizer
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress
Chris Crawford – Board Member President Elite Media
William Lynch, Jr. Emeritus (1941-2013)
Executive Leadership
Syreena Howard
Executive Visionary, The Dream Center
Lena L. Green
Executive Director, The HOPE Center
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ABOUT HOPE CENTER
The HOPE Center, conceptualized by Senior Pastor Michael A. Walrond, is more than a place—it's a movement. At the intersection of compassion and community in Harlem, we offer a sanctuary for mental wellness, fostering an environment where healing is intentional and evolving is a shared journey.