Houston, TX

COMMUNITY WORKS CDC

EIN 72-1557535

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways Low-income Children & youth

Mission

Transforming Northeast Houston through faith-based programs promoting workforce development and economic redevelopment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About COMMUNITY WORKS CDC

Community Works CDC (CWCDC) is a faith-based, community development organization serving Northeast Houston since the early 2000s. It focuses on workforce development, economic redevelopment, youth programs, neighborhood revitalization and disaster response to increase economic independence for individuals and families. The organization operates direct-service programs — including job training and placement, youth enrichment, first-time homebuyer education, and emergency food and financial assistance — and partners with local foundations, civic groups and volunteers to deliver services. CWCDC reports ongoing outreach and relief activities in response to public-health and weather-related crises while pursuing longer-term neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing goals.

Notable achievements

Workforce placements and job creation

CWCDC reports facilitating access to hundreds of jobs for Northeast Houston residents, including a program initiative described as bringing 300+ jobs to the area through employer partnerships and workforce training.

Direct family assistance

The organization reports providing financial assistance to more than 900 families and distributing over 12,000 donated meals to households in need, supporting basic needs and recovery after disasters.

Youth empowerment and homebuyer education

CWCDC has served nearly 150 youth through academic, life-skills and enrichment programming and offered first-time homebuyer education that guided clients toward home purchases (organization-reported outcomes include multiple client closings).

At a glance

Total assets: $560K
Annual revenue: $135K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 72-1557535
Location: Houston, TX
Website: communityworkscdc.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains public nonprofit profiles (IRS/Form 990 filings are publicly available and the organization appears in nonprofit databases and giving guides).

Listed as a community partner with local foundations and civic initiatives and named partner organizations include regional foundations and community-focused groups.

Documented partnership and support from local figures and organizations in Northeast Houston, including collaborations noted with community foundations and local athlete-led initiatives.

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