2026 National Community Development Week
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
National Community Development Week Press Conference & Proclamation Presentations
Location:
Randall Avenue Park, 5103 Randall Avenue, Columbia SC 29203
Date and Time:
Monday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Day of Service in partnership with Richland County
Location:
1505 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Day of Service in partnership with Richland County’s Community Development Department. This day will consist of staff stuffing the Storage with essential items (hygiene products, socks, undergarments, and other basic necessities) for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.
Community Development Block Party
Location:
Finlay Park
930 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Date and Time:
Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate by checking out informational booths provided by our City of Columbia departments and enjoy local food vendors with the Office of Business Opportunities Food Truck Friday.
Free shuttle service is available.
Join us for the Community Development Block Party during National Community Development Week.
The COMET provides a free shuttle from the Riverfront Parking Lot to Finlay Park for your convenience.
Shuttles run every 20 minutes between the parking lot and the park.
We encourage you to use this free service and join the celebration.
Each subrecipient of the City’s HUD federal funding plays a vital role in delivering programs and services that strengthen our community and improve residents lives. Each video will highlight the experiences of these organizations while showcasing the impact and importance of HUD federal funding for their programs.
Jason L. Williams
CEO, Upper Savannah Care Services
Harrison Joseph
Executive Director, Two Notch Development Corporation (TNDC)
Scott Vaughan
Director, Community Awareness, The Cooperative Ministry
Taleshia Stewart, Senior Vice President
Columbia Housing Authority
Jessica Preston, Chief Executive Officer
Columbia Housing Authority
