
WHO WE ARE
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OUR VISION:
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The ABCD, Inc. strives to become a self-sufficient Community Development Corporation, which utilizes innovative and creative approaches to reduce poverty, to foster self-reliance and to bring about empowerment of the communities that we serve.
WHAT WE DO
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ABCD, Inc. has developed 150 apartments and more than 300 single family homes.
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ABCD, Inc. operates several transportation services and averages over 250 daily riders.
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ABCD, Inc. insulates 250 houses per year, installs 50 furnaces and conducts energy audits on more than 150 houses annually.
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ABCD, Inc. operates the Center for Entrepreneurial Development which houses several businesses and Non-Profit Organizations.
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OUR MISSION:
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The ABCD, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life of people through Community Economic Development, Energy Conservation, Housing Development, and Transportation.
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Mr. Alex Smith -Rep. - Alliance Area
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Honorable Judge Taryn Heath, Stark County Court of Common Pleas. -Rep. - Legal Sector
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Mr. Kent McClelland -Rep. Marketing Area
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Mr. Ray Sales - Rep. - Legal/Entrepreneurial Sectors
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Ms. DeLores Pressley - Rep. - Entrepreneurial Sector
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Dr. Chris Smith -Rep. - S.E. Entrepreneurial Sector
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Mr. Tomier Davenport - Assistant Principal at Lehman Jr. High School - Rep. Education Sector
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Ms. Latoya Dickens - Rep. - Massillon Area
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Mr. Kent McClelland - Rep. - Marketing Area
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Lois Ellis -Rep. - I,EYE Watch Neighborhood Assoc.
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Lydia Lee -Rep. - Computer Technology
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Ms. Jenny Terrell, Chairperson - Retired Educator, Massillon City Schools
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Atty. Raymond Sales, Vice Chairperson -Atty and Entreprenuer
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Dr. Chris Smith, Secretary - Owner, Chris Talk of Town Beauty Salon
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Mr. Kent McClelland , Treasurer - Rep. Marketing Area
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Mr. Will Dent, President and CEO
OFFICERS

