About Us
The community and the people are the value of the work we serve
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, COR CDC believes everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We recognize that challenges can feel overwhelming without the right tools, resources, and support. COR CDC provides strategic programs that address diversity, inclusion, and community needs, helping individuals develop the skills to overcome obstacles and thrive.
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Since 2001, COR CDC has been transforming lives and strengthening communities by promoting entrepreneurship, advancing youth through innovative STEAM programs, empowering individuals and families through affordable housing initiatives, and engaging communities to raise awareness and address the issues that impact our daily lives.
Our Board of Directors
Our President & CEO
Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Williamson is the Pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, California. He also serves as the President and CEO of COR Community Development Corporation.
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Pastor Ralph was formerly the Senior Pastor of First AME Church in Las Vegas for 16 years. He is the founder and served as the President of Faith Organizing Alliance (FOA), a nonprofit civic engagement organization for social justice. Under Pastor Ralph's leadership, FOA created a vehicle that educated individuals within disenfranchised communities on various issues concerning clean energy and voter's rights.
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Rev. Dr. Williamson holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min) from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio; a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University in Denver, Colorado. Rev. Dr. Williamson is an author, pastor, and community leader who makes a difference in the communities he serves.
