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Support the Mission. Be Part of the Dream.

There are many ways to support the Blackland community. Find the one that fits you.

Volunteer

Blackland CDC has been built on the generosity of people who show up. Whether you have a few hours, a professional skill, or a team looking for a meaningful project, there is a place for you here.

Administrative Support

IT, organization, and general office upkeep. Background check may be required.

History Project

Help assemble BCDC's historical exhibit at the Fannie Mae Stewart Conservatory.

Stewart Garden

Plant vegetables, spread mulch, and meet your neighbors.

Professional Support

Pro bono legal, financial, marketing, or trade services.

Painting the Streets

Help paint the traffic circles BCDC has adopted throughout the neighborhood.

Property Support Days

Quarterly. Spruce up properties and restore native plants.

On-Site Opportunies

From Home

Care Package Workshop

Assemble care packages for neighbors facing hardship. BCDC handles the distribution.

Have a skill or idea not listed? Reach out at Development@blacklandcdc.org

Advisory Council

Join the Team.

BCDC is building an Advisory Council of people who are connected, committed, and ready to do real work. Council members attend quarterly meetings, join committees aligned with their expertise, and actively help the organization grow toward its $20 million vision.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Believers in the mission. People who champion Blackland's history and fight against displacement.

  • Connectors. People who know how to make things happen.

  • Culturally competent. Open to engaging with the culture central to Blackland's identity.

  • Action-oriented. Ready to do groundwork and drive initiatives forward.

  • Strategic thinkers. Able to help shape and advance a long-term vision.

What Council Members Do

  • Strategic planning and 5-year vision development

  • Major donor cultivation and foundation relationships

  • High-level introductions and opening doors

  • Engage with external perspectives and best practices

  • Reputation building, advocacy, and visibility strategy

Term Structure

2 Years

Per Term

3 Terms Max

6 Years Total

Annual

Renewal Review

Upcoming Events

June 12, 2026

28th Annual Pre-Junteenth Education & Wellness Fair

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Celebrate Juneteenth with us at the 28th Annual Pre-Junteenth Education & Wellness Fair!