Helping Other People Excel · Wichita, KS

Building pathways to stable housing and homeownership.

HOPE CDC builds pathways to stable housing and homeownership in Wichita by developing affordable homes, restoring vacant land, and partnering with families, funders, and neighborhood leaders.

DevelopAffordable homes on vacant land
RestoreNeighborhoods, block by block
PartnerFamilies, funders & leaders

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What we do

A few ways to understand who we are and how you can help build a stronger Wichita.

The Need

Too many Wichita families can't find a home they can afford.

Rising housing costs and a shortage of affordable homes leave many households with too little left for food, healthcare, and basic needs. Closing that gap — home by home, block by block — is the work we exist to do.

Develop

We build new affordable homes and put vacant, underused land back to productive use.

Restore

We reinvest in neighborhoods that have gone too long without new investment.

Partner

We work alongside families, funders, and neighborhood leaders to shape what comes next.

How We Work

Our five pillars

Through innovation and partnership, we build up low-to-moderate income communities across the Wichita metro.

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Economic Empowerment

Creating pathways to ownership, stability, and generational wealth.

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Education

Equipping residents with the knowledge to reach and keep a home.

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Environment Development

Renewing land that sits idle and restoring places long overlooked.

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Health & Wellness

Building neighborhoods where families can thrive, not just survive.

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Resident Engagement

The neighborhood leads. We partner with residents to shape the future of their own streets and blocks.

Meet our leadership

Get Involved

Help build a stronger Wichita.

Whether you're a family looking for a home, a funder, or a neighbor who wants to help — there's a place for you in this work.

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