EAST CAPITAL NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE
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In April 2000, The R.E.D.E.E.M. Community Development Corporation of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood was incorporated by the District of Columbia. R.E.D.E.E.M. - Revitalizing, Energizing, Deanwood’s Economic Empowerment Mission.
Our Objectives: To improve operations at the Outreach Center and Pride’s Joy Garden;
Market The REDEEM CDC as an effective service provider; and conduct fund raising campaigns to further its mission.
Gerald W. Hines, AIA, Chair
Rolda Nedd, Vice Chair
Patricia Joyner, Secretary
Cynthia Thomas, Treasurer
Richard Hines, Jr.
Sharon Redfearn
Gwen Rowe Kelly
Toya Carmichael
Yvette Battle,
Othia Street,
Sharon Redfearn
2000
In April 2000, The R.E.D.E.E.M. Community Development Corporation of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood was incorporated by the District of Columbia. R.E.D.E.E.M. - Revitalizing, Energizing, Deanwood’s Economic Empowerment Mission.
2002
The R.E.D.E.E.M. developed the Community Outreach Center, at 4408 Sheriff Road NE where free food and clothing have been distributed to Deanwood families. Officially opened in August 2002.
2010
In 2010, The R.E.D.E.E.M. launched Pride’s Joy Garden on newly acquired properties, to grow vegetables to supplement the food distribution at the Outreach Center. Annually, the Garden has successfully produced 100s of gallons of cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, collards, kale, squash, and turnip greens.
2015
In 2015, The R.E.D.E.E.M. received 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit status. With its new focus, The R.E.D.E.E.M CDC is working to apply for grants and conduct fundraising activities to provide solutions to elevate the life of families in the community.
2017
Partnered with the Department of Parks and Recreation on Youth Gardening Program
2018
Coat Drive for all students at Houston Elementary School, NE
2019
Partnered with the Department of Public Works on Composting Program
2020
Launched Affordable Housing Feasibility Study and Christmas Gift Card Give Away
2021
Food Give Away during Pandemic over 1,800 World Central Kitchen Meals Distributed
Gallons of cucumber, tomatoes, string beans etc.
Served over 27, 000 people over the years (adults and children).
