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About
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The
Harlingen Community Development Corporation (HCDC) was incorporated
and chartered as a Texas non-profit corporation on January
16, 1990. HCDC was initially created with the assistance
of the Community Development Advisory Board. It was organized
as an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exemption organization on April
2, 1992. HCDC is governed by a nine member Board of Directors
who serve without compsensation. |
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Our
Mission Statement
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"Harlingen
Community Development Corporation is a community based
development organization in the business of planning,
developing, implementing, and promoting economic development
for affordable housing opportunities for families and
individuals in urban and rural communities in Texas. "HCDC
is dedicated topromoting a better quality of life and
the fulfillment of the American Dream."
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Pimary
Objectives |
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serves low and moderate income families and individuals
through "affordable housing" loan programs which
meet the housing needs of the targeted population via the
constructions of safe, decent, and affordable housing and
financing; Create community housing reinvestment strategies
in conjunction with local leaders and the City of Harlingen
that develop viable housing partnerships which address community
housing needs; Develop public/private partnerships that
are conductive to the economic well being of the target
area and market. |
Main Activities
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main activities of the HCDC are: to provide housing opportunities
to low and moderate income residents in the city. |
Primary Services
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Primary services HCDC provides are: To manage and implement
affordable mortgage loan programs financed through a variety
of public/private partnerships; Serve as the designated
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the
city and as certified by Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); Provide housing opportunity information
and refferals; Conduct housing counseling to eligible borrowers;
Coordinate and facilitate all construction activity. |
Private and Public Financial Partnerships
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is proud of its ability to attract private financial support
and assistance for the implementation of our programs. HCDC
has served as catalyst in the creation of viable financial
partnerships to maximize financial resources and serve a
larger number of families. Its financial partnerships include
such local banks and national intermediaries as: |
LENDER/INTERMEDIARY |
LENDER/INTERMEDIARY |
Bank
of America |
River
Valley Bank, F.S.B. |
Chase
Bank of Texas |
Rural
Development & Finance Corp |
International
Bank of Commerce |
USDA/Rural
Development |
Texas
State Bank |
Zavala
County Bank |
The
Enterprise Foundation |
Valley
Mortgage Company |
HCDC has
also developed a strong partnership with other local and national
non-profit organizations, such as:
· Amigos
Del Valle, San Juan, Texas
· Cameron /Willacy Rural Development Office
· Center for Economic Opportunities, Alamo, Texas
· Colonias Del Valle, Pharr, Texas
· Housing Assistance Council, Albuquerque, New Mexico
· FNMA Border Region Partnership Office Advisory Council,
San Antonio, Texas
· Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Houston, Texas
· National Community Reinvestment Association, Washington,
D.C.
· Rural Development & Finance Corporation, San Antonio,
Texas
· Sister of Charity of the Incarnate World, Houston, Texas
· Texas Association of Community Development Corporations,
Austin, TX
· Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs,
Austin, Texas
· The Enterprise Foundation, San Antonio, Texas
Since its inception in 1990, HCDC
has been receiving Community Development Block Grant funds from
the City of Harlingen entitlement program. These funds have been
allocated for administrative/operational and construction activities.
In 1995, HCDC began the City's HOME Program and has successfully
implemented the program for the last five (5) years.
HARLINGEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Board of Directors
HCDC
is governed by a seven member Board of Directors composed of individuals
dedicated to the investment of time and expertise for the production
of affordable housing and community reinvestment projects.
DORA
J. ELLIS, CHAIRMAN
Ms. Ellis is currently employed with the City of Harlingen Housing
Authority. As the ROSS Coordinator, she implements the self-sufficiency
program. Her experience includes the implementation of rural housing
programs via TDHCA Weatherization Program and the Rural Economic
Development, formerly FmHA Housing Programs. She has also worked
in real estate sales through a private developer. Ms. Ellis is
active with local church groups.
REV.
TADEO CANO, VICE-CHAIRMAN
Rev. Cano is involved in community and church groups. He is the
current Pastor of the Iglesia Envagelica del Principe de la Paz
Church.
NORMA
Z. MORALES, SECRETARY
Ms. Morales is currently with the firm of Hales Bradford &
Allen, Certified Public Accountants & Business & Tax Consultants,
as a C.P.A. Her civic involvements include: Current member &Treasurer
of the San Benito Literacy Center, Inc. Member & Treasurer
of the Downtown Lions Club-Brownsville, past officer of the Council
on Adoptable Children Cameron County, Host Volunteer for the past
four years, Burns Elementary School, Board Member Family Crisis
Center.
JOHN
L. CARRINGTON, TREASURER
Mr. Carrington is an Attorney at Law, licensed for 20 years, in
practice for 17 years. He is knowledgeable in many areas of the
law and also has knowledge in real estate as a result of his law
practice. His civic involvements include: Sate Bar of Texas, Cameron
County Bar Association, Hidalgo County Bar Association, Family
Crisis Center, and Cameron County Pro Bono Program.
ROBERTO
VEGA, MEMBER
Mr. Vega is retired. His previous employment includes being a
sales representative for a local lumber and development company.
Currently, Mr. Vega operates an antique furniture store and is
a licensed realtor (inactive) in the affordable housing arena.
PAULA
VARGAS, MEMBER
Ms. Vargas is a Licensed Child Care Provider. Her civic involvements
include: Current member of the Harlingen Proud Board, Kiwanis'
Mother, and Host Volunteer for the past four years.
ALBERT
CAVAZOS, MEMBER
Mr. Cavazos is retired. He is a member of the American Legion
and V.F.W., and D.A.V. Veterans Organizations. Mr. Cavazos is
knowledgeable in the Real Estate Sector.
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