VISION

 The vision of the GWCF is to create a safe, revitalized neighborhood, rich in resources and available services established through strong leadership and community partnerships. 

 Mission

The mission of the GWCF is to promote family stability and empowerment through educational, social and community-based services and affordable housing for youth and families residing in the Driving Park Area and surrounding communities.

 Purpose

The GWCF is a grassroots faith and community-based organization established to provide social and educational services to residents of Driving Park and surrounding communities.

Core Values

Core values that are foundational to the organization’s existence are: maintaining God-centered principles that drive the successful accomplishment of the GWCF vision and mission; conducting business with the highest integrity; empowering the community to be self sufficient and reliant; allowing the community to drive program and service development based on needs; and maintaining an organization built on honesty and found to be trustworthy in the target community.

History

The GWCF is a grassroots organization founded in Dec. 2005 by Pastor A. Wilson Wood.  The GWCF was originally chartered as the Bethany Community Development Corporation (BCDC) and received 501©3 Internal Revenue Service status in March 2007.  The GWCF is an outgrowth of Bethany Baptist Church.