About LACDC
Become the recognized central organization that implements housing programs and educates our community toward housing resources through effective relationships with all business and government entities involved in housing.
Mission
The purpose of LACDC is to assist low to moderate income individuals and/or families in gaining access to affordable, accessible, and/or universal design housing and to improve, promote, coordinate, and/or develop new affordable housing opportunities in the LACDC’s service area.
Vision
Our Board
Richard Ross
Chairperson
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Ron Yarbrough
Vice Chairperson
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Mark Shellenberg
Treasurer
Ed Thomas
Secretary
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Hugh Wilson
Board Member
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Steven Dust
Board Member
Dave Payne
Board Member
Joanne Pope
Board Member
Our Funders & Partners
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Interested in joining our board?
Our Board of Directors is made up of experts in the real estate, mortgage, and home development industries, as well as members of the community. At least one-third are representatives of the low- to moderate-income community, and at least one director must be a representative of the disability community. We're always seeking new community representatives. If you're interested, click below to get in touch!
Who We Are
The Lake Area Community Development Corporation (LACDC) was established to respond to the current housing crisis, specifically addressing the lack of affordable and accessible workforce housing in the lake area and beyond. We serve Miller, Morgan, Camden, and Laclede Counties, as well as rural areas in Missouri with populations under 100,000.
Our current focus is helping eligible individuals and families secure housing through 502 Direct Loans. We are working to expand our programs and services to include:
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Community outreach and education programs to help families purchase and keep their homes
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Partnerships with developers and builders to increase the amount of housing available at the lake
We will continue to solicit funding from federal, state, and local stakeholders to establish and operate the LACDC. Funds generated and received through various partnerships and other sources will be intended for community outreach and education programs as well as new collaboration and partnership opportunities.
