Historic Eastside CDC

Historic Eastside CDC A Community Development Corporation Serving the Eastside Neighborhood. Oakland, Fairfield, Campbells Addition, Eastside, Phoenix

From the archives: August 31, 1975. ✨Looking back at this clipping from the Jacksonville Public Library archives, one tr...
08/03/2026

From the archives: August 31, 1975. ✨

Looking back at this clipping from the Jacksonville Public Library archives, one truth stands clear:

We have always been better together in the Eastside.

From the Kooker Park picnic days of neighbors gathering and supporting each other, to the work we do today : community has always been our heartbeat. 🕯️

History isn't just something we look back on. It is the very foundation we build our future upon.

Let us keep honoring the legacy of those who came before us by showing up for one another today. 🤎

Ten years of spirit. Ten years of heart. Ten years of Out East. 🕯️💜Today, we stand at the intersection of our sacred leg...
07/16/2026

Ten years of spirit. Ten years of heart. Ten years of Out East. 🕯️💜

Today, we stand at the intersection of our sacred legacy and our boldest future as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Historic Eastside CDC. This isn't just a milestone for an organization; it’s a testament to the resilience and pride of a community that continues to prosper in place.

From affordable housing to green infrastructure, we have worked together to protect the heartbeat of Jacksonville’s Eastside. Now, we want to celebrate this journey with you: the spirits who make this transformation possible.

Join us TONIGHT for "An Evening with Al Letson" as we honor a decade of community-led progress and vision.

✨ Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson

✨ View our sponsorship opportunities: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

Let’s make this night one for the history books. Pull up and celebrate the magic of the Eastside!

Tomorrow evening, we gather to honor a decade of heart, history, and home. Ten years of building more than just houses: ...
07/15/2026

Tomorrow evening, we gather to honor a decade of heart, history, and home.

Ten years of building more than just houses: we’ve been building a legacy. Join us as we reflect on our journey and look toward the future of the Historic Eastside. This isn't just a celebration; it’s a commitment to the spirits of those who built Out East and the generations who will lead it next.

An evening of pure Black Arts Magic awaits:

✨ Reflections on place and purpose with three-time Peabody Award-winning storyteller, Al Letson.
✨ A soul-stirring musical performance by Tori Peoples.
✨ Authentic Gullah Geechee cuisine curated by Chef Andrea Smith-Bryant.

This is your final chance to be part of this historic milestone. Let’s make this night count.

🎟️ Secure your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson

💜 Invest in our mission through sponsorship: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

We’ll see you there.

Celebrating 10 years of community, culture, and progress wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners!A massive ...
07/14/2026

Celebrating 10 years of community, culture, and progress wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners!

A massive THANK YOU to our 10th Anniversary Historic Eastside CDC Sponsors. Your dedication, investment, and shared vision are fueling the preservation and revitalization of the Historic Eastside. Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community for generations to come.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now for our 10th Anniversary Celebration with Al Letson : Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM at WJCT Studios: https://www.zeffy.com/.../historic-eastside-10th...

Standing on the shoulders of giants. The heartbeat of the Eastside has always been found in its people, and Ms. Flossie ...
07/14/2026

Standing on the shoulders of giants. The heartbeat of the Eastside has always been found in its people, and Ms. Flossie Brunson was that heartbeat personified. Her spirit is the very bedrock of our mission.

As we celebrate 10 years of Historic Eastside CDC, we aren’t just looking back at a decade of growth: we are honoring the legacy of a woman who believed in the sacred power of Out East long before our revitalization began. We continue her work daily, treating community preservation as the sacred labor it is. This anniversary is a testament to the resilience she embodied and the visionary future she held for us all.

✨ Join us as we celebrate a decade of impact and commit to the generations to come.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson
🤝 Sponsorships: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

photo courtesy of Jacksonville Public library archives

A decade of dedication has transformed the very heartbeat of our neighborhood. Over the last 10 years, we’ve worked alon...
07/13/2026

A decade of dedication has transformed the very heartbeat of our neighborhood. Over the last 10 years, we’ve worked alongside our neighbors to repair over 100 homes, ensuring that the legacy of OutEast remains strong and that our families can prosper in place. This work is about more than just bricks and mortar; it’s about preserving the spirit and dignity of the community we call home. As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, your support is the fuel that allows us to continue this sacred labor of restoration and vision. Join us as we honor our journey and invest in the chapters yet to be written.

✨ Grab your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson
✨ Become a sponsor: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

For a decade, we have treated community preservation as sacred labor, rooting our work in the spirit of OutEast and the ...
07/11/2026

For a decade, we have treated community preservation as sacred labor, rooting our work in the spirit of OutEast and the resilience of our people. From serving over 1,000 youth through the transformative power of the arts to completing more than 100 essential home repairs for our seniors, our mission has always been about dignity, legacy, and the right to prosper in place. These numbers are more than just statistics: they represent the heartbeat of a neighborhood that refuses to be overlooked and a future we are building with our own hands. We are just getting started on this journey of sustainable and equitable transformation. Join us for our 10th Anniversary celebration, "An Evening with Al Letson," to honor this milestone and invest in the next chapter of our history. Secure your tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson or become a vital part of our progress through sponsorship at https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062. Let’s make the next ten years even more legendary, together.

They planned it in the '70s. But Eastside has always been here. Now, it’s our time to build.For over 50 years, urban ren...
07/08/2026

They planned it in the '70s. But Eastside has always been here. Now, it’s our time to build.

For over 50 years, urban renewal plans have come and gone. But the soul of Out East isn't found in a government blueprint: it’s in the families who stayed and the legacy that refused to be erased.

Celebrating 10 years of Historic Eastside CDC marks our shift from talk to transformation. We aren't just waiting for progress; we are making it happen through shared pride and sustainable development.

Join us for "Always Been Here": an intimate evening with Al Letson. This is a sacred space for storytelling and reflection as we honor where we’ve been and where we’re going.

✨ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson
✨ Sponsorships: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

Our legacy is strong. Our future is now. Let’s build it together.

For decades, the Eastside has been a neighborhood of plans. This 1979 redevelopment strategy is a sacred piece of our hi...
07/07/2026

For decades, the Eastside has been a neighborhood of plans. This 1979 redevelopment strategy is a sacred piece of our history: one of many documents that sat on library shelves while our community waited for the investment and equity it deserved.

But vision without action is just paper.

As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we aren't just looking back at old blueprints. We are looking at the real progress happening right now: affordable homes being built, local wealth being protected, and our culture being preserved. We have moved from "planning" to "prospering in place."

Join us for "An Evening with Al Letson" as we honor a decade of turning these old sketches into a living, breathing reality for the Eastside.

✨ Secure your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/historic-eastside-10th-anniversary-an-evening-with-al-letson
✨ Become a sponsor: https://form.jotform.com/261613983781062

Let’s keep building this legacy, together.

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820 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
32206

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