Our Programs
Three Pillars. One Coordinated System.
Grace Place CDC integrates education, trauma-informed systems, and economic development into one ecosystem designed for measurable, sustainable community transformation.
Education Infrastructure
Dent Leadership Academy
Education & Youth Stabilization
The Dent Leadership Academy (DLA) is Grace Place CDC's education and youth stabilization arm. DLA addresses the root causes of youth instability through early childhood readiness, academic support, me...
Primary Functions
- Early Head Start and charter school development
- Violence prevention and youth stabilization
- Workforce pipeline preparation
Health & Trauma Infrastructure
COPE — Community Outreach Partnership Engagement
Community Outreach & Trauma-Informed Systems
COPE — Community Outreach Partnership Engagement — is Grace Place CDC's community outreach and trauma-informed systems initiative. COPE builds bridges between individuals, families, and the resources ...
Primary Functions
- Trauma-informed systems training for organizations
- Opioid prevention pathways and substance use recovery support
- Mental Health First Aid certification
Wealth & Housing Infrastructure
P2CW — Power 2 Create Wealth
Economic Development & Generational Wealth
P2CW — Power 2 Create Wealth — is Grace Place CDC's economic development arm. P2CW equips families with the financial knowledge, skills, and resources to build generational wealth. In a region where m...
Primary Functions
- Rehabilitation of blighted properties
- Expansion of affordable housing inventory
- Financial literacy and homeownership preparation
Family & Community Stability
Together, our three pillars drive measurable outcomes that strengthen families and reduce long-term strain on public systems.