Abyssinian Development Corporation

Real estate properties that provide low to moderate income housing and tenant services for the harlem community of new york city. Our portfolio includes close to 600 units of affordable housing, the majority of which qualify for housing assistance payments through various federal and local agencies and about 19,000 square fee of commercial space that's leased to community small businesses. The organization's real estate holdings are principally structured as low income housing tax credit partnerships that are designed to generate dollar-for-dollar tax credits in exchange for private equity investments in the Development and preservation of affordable housing.

Our harlem economic literacy program provides financial literacy and home-ownership counseling services to first-time homebuyers through workshop training, case management services, and grant application assistance.

Our education plan brings a holistic approach to academic achievement through partnerships with traditional public schools in new york city' school district 5. Our objective is to ensure that students can learn, grow and excel to be prepared for college; families are engaged as partners; and faculty operate as a community of leaders, sharing best practices and community resources. Our direct services include college/career preparatory services, stem classroom curriculum enhancements, after-school tutoring to support students performing just below grade-level proficiency, and co-sponsoring a district-wide annual stem expo.