Empower for a Brighter Future

Empowering Communities Through Development

At the Institutional Community Development Corporation, we are dedicated to fostering career development and driving economic progress. Our mission is to enhance community growth by creating opportunities for individuals in underserved areas to achieve their full potential.

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With nearly 50 years of service, we remain committed to our mission, continuously adapting and innovating to better serve our community and drive sustainable change.

Explore Our Transformative Community Programs

Institutional Community Development Corporation offers a range of programs designed to empower individuals and foster community growth. Our initiatives focus on career development and economic empowerment, providing essential skills and resources to help participants achieve their goals.

iMedia

Our iMedia program partners individuals in underserved communities with mentors in the fields that they are interested in. From music to broadcasting and more.

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Eyes Have It

At Eyes Have It, we empower young creators through the art of photography and videography, inspiring them to explore and document the world around them.

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Rhythm and Words

Rhythm and Words serves to ignite a lifelong love of reading through the transformative power of music.

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Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Institutional Community Development Corporation is committed to fostering growth and opportunity in inner-city areas and inner ring suburbs. Our programs have positively impacted thousands, providing essential skills and resources. We believe in the power of community and collaboration to drive meaningful change.

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Become a vital part of our community by volunteering or donating. Your support helps us empower individuals and foster growth in inner-city areas and inner ring suburbs. Together, we can create lasting change and build sustainable futures for those in need.

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News & Events

Stay updated with the latest happenings and upcoming events at the Institutional Community Development Corporation. Explore our initiatives and join us in making a difference.

December 13, 2023 - ICDC Applies for LPFM

On December 13, 2023, Institutional Community Development Corporation, applicant for a new Low Power FM broadcast station on 101.7 FM in Cleveland, Ohio USA, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for an original construction permit for a new station. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/fmDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076f91932b0c780193309fa1a505b4&id=25076f91932b0c780193309fa1a505b4&goBack=N

October 13, 2023 - ICDC Participates in Assembly for the Arts Study

We are proud to be one of the nonprofit Arts and Culture organizations participating in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study conducted by Assembly for the Arts. Our advocacy is driven by our commitment to cultivating the growth of the Arts and Culture sectors in Cuyahoga County. Read the press release here

May 23, 2019 - Executive Director Testifies to the Ohio Senate Finance Committee in Support of the Ohio Film Tax Credit

Today ICDC’s Executive Director Darece Daniels testified in front of the Ohio Senate Finance Committee in support of the efforts to preserve the Ohio Film Tax Credit. This vital tax credit creates opportunities for many people in the populations that we serve. Watch the testimony here. Her comments begin at 2:10:35.