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GEDCO Mission:

In partnership with faith communities, GEDCO provides affordable housing with supportive services and assists in meeting emergency needs of community residents.

GEDCO Vision:

GEDCO communities welcome and support people with special needs and foster each person’s maximum human potential.

GEDCO Values:

GEDCO is committed to a just society that respects the dignity and worth of all people, values diversity, upholds community, encourages each person’s contributions, and fosters growth toward personal independence.

Description:
GEDCO is a strong and committed partnership of member organizations and community groups that addresses some of the most complex challenges facing America’s urban communities in the 21st century. GEDCO provides affordable housing and supportive services for frail and low income seniors, people who were formerly homeless, those with mental disabilities, and those needing food and other emergency services. Since its founding in 1991, GEDCO has grown from 7 member churches to 47 member interfaith congregations, schools, business associations and community groups demonstrating the power of partnership.

GEDCO projects help revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods by taking derelict properties and turning them into attractive living environments for residents which, in turn, become neighborhood assets. GEDCO has become a dynamic force in Baltimore for building caring and compassionate communities.

GEDCO currently operates housing with supportive services for over 420 people with special needs and provides food, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance for over 7,000 people each year. It is through the collaborative efforts of GEDCO Member Organizations that so much has been accomplished.

Contact person: Derek Spahr, Volunteer & Development Associate, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (410) 433-4834

Address:

5513 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 (See a map)