About RCD
Creating vibrant communities that meet diverse needs.
For almost 40 years, Resources for Community Development has created and preserved affordable housing for very low- and low-income individuals and families, to build community and enrich lives. The problem we continue to address is how low-income individuals and families can continue to live and work in an increasingly expensive Bay Area.
RCD’s affordable housing and community services make a difference in the lives of seniors, lower wage working families, and people with special needs. At the same time, our work supports inclusiveness, builds economic strength, and improves environmental quality and sustainability throughout the community.
We are committed to increasing the number of people who have an affordable home, to put more services in place to support strong families and strong communities, and to continue to expand our response to the great need for affordable housing in the Bay Area.
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The community within Eldridge Gonaway provided a sheltered place for her kids to play, with parents and staff who worked to make sure the kids had activities to keep them out of trouble. Frances has lived most of her life with disabilities. She is grateful that she never had to fear losing her home. “I see these tent cities in Oakland and I think, “Where would I be but for the grace of God?”
— Frances M., resident of Eldridge Gonaway Commons -
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“I believe God placed me at Ashland Place for a reason, since being here I have had such great opportunities to reach my dreams. I was able to obtain my Cottage Food Handlers License from the Castro Valley Chamber, which opened another door to vend at Eden Night LIVE. I enrolled in the free 10-part seminar series on Developing Your Own Food Business; none of this would be possible without the help of my Ashland Place/RCD Family, both staff and community!”
—Althena H., resident of Ashland Place -
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Stacey found her way to Fox Courts when it opened in 2008, after years of struggle that included fleeing an abusive marriage and the death of her older daughter from undiagnosed Cystic Fibrosis. Since then, she has been active in the community, leading a women’s group at Fox Courts and tutoring children. This involvement has helped her know all her neighbors. “We have Arabs, Yemenis, Asians, and Nigerians here – they are all my friends. I feel blessed every day.”
— Stacey O., resident of Fox Courts -
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“I’m just so thankful for the housing I’ve been living in since 2011. Because of this (scholarship) award I’ll be able to continue my academic endeavors at Howard University.”
— Jovan K., Resident of Oxford Plaza
