Westside Community Development Corporation

What Westside Community Development Corporation does

Westside Community Development Corporation (WCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 and headquartered at 51 W. Main St., Suite J, Ventura, California. The organization operates as the region's only HUD-certified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO), serving residents and small businesses of Ventura's historic Westside community, with a focus on four impact areas: spurring economic opportunity, sparking community revitalization, empowering local leaders, and building a connected community.

WCDC delivers its impact through a portfolio of interconnected community programs rather than a traditional technology product. Core programs include the Westside Hiring Network (bilingual job placement connecting residents with employers), the Business Revitalization Program (facade beautification with permit and funding support), Westside Innovative Solutions or WINNS (a one-stop-shop for Accessory Dwelling Unit development), Pura Avenida (youth artistic and technical skill-building), the Westside Business Network (local business advocacy), Adopt-A-Block (neighborhood maintenance), the Green Business Partnership, the Westside Cleanup, the IDEA Center (leadership development), and Housing Resources. Underlying technology is light: a WordPress website, Typeform-based intake surveys, and a Square checkout for donations, with no proprietary platform or AI components.

Revenue is derived entirely from grants, government funding, donations, and program-specific partnerships. Primary funders include the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (via CDBG), the City of Ventura, Aera Energy, and Mechanics Bank, supplemented by individual donations and an ecosystem of over 40 programming and community partners. Services are provided free to community members, with bilingual English/Spanish delivery. The organization operates with approximately 10 staff (including Executive Director Kendra Gonzalez, WINNS Director Helen Eloyan, Economic Development Director Marco Cuevas, Outreach Coordinator Harmony Eckberg, and Program Administrator & Bookkeeper Margarita Larue) plus board members and volunteers, and has no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Westside Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Westside Community Development Corporation

Website

https://westsideventura.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westside Community Development Corporation is a Ventura, California-based nonprofit and the region's only HUD-certified Community Based Development Organization, delivering workforce, housing, youth, and business revitalization programs to residents and small businesses of Ventura's historic Westside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Business Service Centers (56143)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Detached ADU (Backyard Cottage) Construction (HSAPAMAA), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Community development
• Workforce development
• Small business support
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Affordable housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: As a federally-certified CBDO (Community Based Development Organization), WCDC receives funding through HUD and other government grants. CDBG funding covers staff salaries and program costs.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations support community programs and initiatives. The organization accepts donations through Square checkout.
3. Program Funding Partnerships: Funding from partners like Aera Energy, City of Ventura, and US Department of Housing supports specific programs including Adopt-A-Block and other community initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westside Community Development Corporation (WCDC) is a federally-certified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) that delivers community and economic development programs to Ventura's historic Westside. Core offerings include the Westside Hiring Network for job placement, the Business Revitalization Program for facade improvements and small business support, the WINNS program for ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) housing development, the Pura Avenida youth skill-building program, the Westside Business Network for local business advocacy, and the Adopt-A-Block neighborhood beautification program.

Product overview

Westside Community Development Corporation (WCDC) operates as a community development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on economic opportunity, community revitalization, leadership empowerment, and community connectivity. The core programs include the Westside Hiring Network for job placement, Business Revitalization for facade improvements, Westside Innovative Solutions (WINNS) for housing solutions, Pura Avenida for youth artistic development, Westside Business Network for local business advocacy, Adopt-A-Block for neighborhood maintenance, Green Business Partnership for sustainability certification, Westside Cleanup for environmental cleanup, One Block At A Time for mural programs, Artist Funding for public art, Housing Resources for homeownership support, and the IDEA Center for leadership development. These programs work together to serve the Ventura Westside community through events, workshops, and special projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WINNS: Westside Innovative Solutions (WINNS) - a one-stop-shop program to encourage the development of ADUs as an alternative housing solution to high-density developments.
• Westside Hiring Network
• Pura Avenida
• Westside Business Network

Products and services

• Westside Hiring Network
• Business Revitalization Program
• Westside Innovative Solutions (WINNS)
• Pura Avenida
• Westside Business Network (WBN)
• Adopt-A-Block
• Green Business Partnership
• Housing Resources
• IDEA Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Business facade beautification program launched in 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Bike VenturasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner collaborating on community initiatives and programs.
• City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner in the Green Business Partnership, bringing Spanish-speaking and Westside businesses into the Green Business Program.
• Economic Development Collaborative Ventura CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner providing economic development resources and support to Westside community.
• Habitat for HumanitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner supporting housing development initiatives.
• Women's Economic VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner providing business support services including hotlines for WCDC referrals. WEV provides pathways to self-sufficiency for community members.
• StembassadorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner for Pura Avenida program, providing STEM ambassador services and the IDEA Center for youth skill-building.
• Ventura County Regional Energy AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner supporting energy-related community programs.
• Ventura WatersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner supporting water-related community initiatives.
• Ventura County Community Development CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner for community development initiatives.
• RESTORE VenturasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partner for restoration and community improvement initiatives.
• Bell Arts FactorysupportingOthersCommunity partner providing creative and artistic resources for Westside community.
• Ventura Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Westside Police Storefront and Resource Center, supporting public safety initiatives.
• Ventura County Community College DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner through Ventura College Extended Opportunity Programs supporting workforce development.
• Trust for Public LandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting land conservation and public space development including Kellogg Park.
• Two Trees ChurchsupportingOthersCommunity partner providing free workspace for Pura Avenida youth programs at centralized Westside location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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