Watermark Community Development Corporation
Seeking to transform the economic welfare of our community
Watermark CDC serves economic needs like financial literacy and job placement programs in under-resourced Dallas communities, empowers communities to transform their own welfare and livelihoods through the outworking of the gospel, and supports healthy financial independence. Our hope is to restore dignity, provide sustainable development, and use discipleship as a means to invest in the community.
Our desire is to meet tangible needs in the name of Jesus.
Our hope is to see real life change and human flourishing happen through innovative and sustainable economic transformation by coming alongside our city, neighborhood by neighborhood. We want to be a part of bringing dignity and healthy independence to individuals, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as the core of our mission.
Financial Empowerment
Through bank partnerships, relational discipleship, and Financial Catalyst—which provides individuals with opportunities for financial education and accelerated savings—Watermark CDC works to break the chains of damaging financial misconceptions and practices.
Vocational Training & Employment
Job placement, along with soft- and hard-skill training programs, is a key focus within the Watermark CDC to help individuals master a trade or sharpen a specific skill set in preparation for a career.
Business & Economic Development
As communities become stronger through financial empowerment and job placement, incubating and launching small businesses is the next step in transforming economic welfare. Small business growth creates additional jobs and the opportunity for intentional discipleship.
Our Impact
119+
Asset Purchases
Financial Catalyst continues growing to meet the needs of our city and partner with individuals as they purchase transportation, homes, post-secondary or career education, and small business assets through a 15-month accelerated savings program. With rising momentum, Financial Catalyst continues to educate and empower through financial literacy, innovation, and discipleship.
$954k+
Matched Funds
Watermark CDC has raised funds to match Financial Catalyst participants’ savings put towards asset purchases. These matches empower individuals and households, so each person can take ownership over their personal development, family unity, and community restoration.
155+
Job Placements
Alongside the job placement, each career seeker is paired with a mentor walking with them through their first 6 months of employment for support and encouragement. The career seeker and their Advocate attend a bi-weekly class together held at Watermark South Dallas focused on job training skills and discipleship in the workplace.
Ways to get involved
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Giving
When you give, you make it possible to push Watermark CDC initiatives forward. Join us in Seeking Economic Welfare in our City today!
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Serve
Interested in mentoring 1:1, discipling a small group, or teaching? View our current serving opportunities and join the Watermark CDC volunteer team today.
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Events
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