North Port St. Joe, Florida
North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation
We work on behalf of the residents of North Port St. Joe to deliver improvements in health, housing, redevelopment, and environmental justice.
1,000+
Residents represented
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Partners and funders
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Community priorities
What We Do
“We work on behalf of the residents of North Port St. Joe to deliver improvements in health, housing and redevelopment in the community. We are also dedicated to helping the community recover from a history of environmental injustices that have led to long term health, infrastructure, and economic impacts.”
In the Community
North Port St. Joe in Motion
Community meetings, neighborhood planning, and resident-led work are at the center of NPSJCDC.
Our Programs
How We Serve the Community
Four interconnected focus areas working together to create lasting change in North Port St. Joe.
Housing
Improving housing availability and quality through land acquisition, accessory dwelling units, a community land trust, and property stabilization.
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Public Health
Advancing a healthier future through health impact assessment work, university partnerships, and community-led planning.
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Environmental Justice
Supporting sustainable redevelopment, community health monitoring, and fair economic opportunity after decades of pollution and disinvestment.
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Workforce Development
Offering free EcoWorkforce training for environmental assessment skills, certifications, field experience, and higher-wage green jobs.
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Making a Measurable Difference
A few concrete markers from the work: residents represented, partnerships built, priority areas advanced, and workforce training underway.
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EcoWorkforce Training Program
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Whether you live in North Port St. Joe, want to train for green jobs, or represent a potential partner, there is a clear next step.
Resident Support
Ask about housing, public health, property preservation, and community resources.
Start hereWorkforce Interest
Learn about EcoWorkforce training, eligibility, cohorts, and next steps.
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Connect around funding, research, redevelopment, environmental justice, and local projects.
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Support health, housing, workforce, environmental justice, and redevelopment work.
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See how our work is being recognized nationally and locally.
Richard Benderson Of North Port St Joe Community Development Corporation: 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful & Effective Nonprofit That Leaves A Lasting Legacy
Throughout his career Mr. Benderson has driven civic efforts at the federal, state, and local level focusing on community development.
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Green Job Training on the Gulf Coast
Green jobs are booming in the U.S., and in North Port St. Joe, leaders are leveraging workforce training in green jobs to revitalize.
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Pioneer Bay CDC begins new chapter
J. Richard Benderson, the new fulltime chief executive officer of the North Port St. Joe Community Development Corporation, grew up.
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Whether you are a resident, partner, or supporter — there is a place for you in building a stronger North Port St. Joe.
Our Partners
Supported By Leading Organizations
NPSJCDC works alongside government agencies, universities, funders, and nonprofits to maximize community impact.
