Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation

10/09/2026

09/21/2026

LEAD757 and the Virginia Beach Police Athletic League are bringing together teens from across Hampton Roads for a FREE Youth Leadership Summit designed to inspire, equip, and empower young people.

Students ages 13–18 will participate in conversations and workshops focused on financial skills, mental health, communication, interview skills, time management, professionalism, and more.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy
🍳 Breakfast & lunch provided
💰 FREE – registration required

Our young people have tremendous potential. Sometimes, what they need most is exposure, encouragement, and people willing to invest in their future.

If you know a teen who could benefit, please share this opportunity and encourage them to register at www.vbpal.org.

08/03/2026

Help Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Virginia Beach

Do you have a passion for community service, affordable housing, and creating lasting impact?

The Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC) is seeking qualified Virginia Beach residentsto serve on our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer public-service opportunity, with all board members appointed by the Virginia Beach City Council.

As VBCDC celebrates 40 years of strengthening our community, we're looking for dedicated leaders who want to help guide our mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities, supporting families, veterans, seniors, and individuals experiencing housing instability, and building stronger neighborhoods across Virginia Beach.

We're seeking individuals who bring experience in areas such as:
• Affordable housing or real estate
• Finance, law, healthcare, or education
• Business or nonprofit leadership
• Community development
• Philanthropy and fundraising
• Board governance and strategic oversight

Serving on the VBCDC Board is an opportunity to help shape the future of our city, provide strategic leadership, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

If you know someone who is passionate about serving Virginia Beach, please share this opportunity or encourage them to apply through the City of Virginia Beach's Boards and Commissions process.

Together, we can continue building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

08/03/2026

Landlord Partners Wanted!

VBCDC is looking for landlords to partner with us in helping veterans and families secure safe, stable housing through our Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.

When you partner with VBCDC, you gain access to qualified tenant referrals, leasing support, case management, and rental assistance (when funding is available)—while making a lasting impact in our community.

Join us in celebrating 40 years of Building Communities. Changing Lives.

🔗 Learn more or become a landlord partner today: https://lnkd.in/eUDYGq56

01/14/2026

Thank you, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, Chesapeake City Council members Debbie Ritter and Jeff Jefferies, Jr., and Chesapeake Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) leadership for touring Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC)’s Cypress Landing community.

It was an honor to showcase our 50-unit affordable housing property dedicated to serving veterans and their families and share how VBCDC is advancing housing stability across our region.

Grateful for your time and partnership.

12/18/2025

What a great way to close out the year

Our holiday party was one for the books, complete with our very own Holiday Olympics, and the competition was real. From teamwork and strategy to laughter and plenty of friendly rivalry, our teams showed up ready to win

We were also proud to take time to honor the people who make our organization strong, recognizing our Employee of the Year, Leadership Awardee, Heart of Service Awardee, and Newcomer of the Year. Celebrating these individuals alongside the entire team was a powerful reminder of the talent, dedication, and heart that drive our work forward every day.

At our holiday celebration, we had the honor of recognizing:

🏆 Employee of the Year – Shanika Breeden, Assistant Controller
Shanika’s excellence, consistency, and attention to detail set the standard. Her leadership and dedication behind the scenes keep our organization strong and moving forward.

🌟 Leadership Awardee – Ashley Jarvis, Chief Strategic Officer
Ashley’s vision and steady leadership continue to shape our direction and elevate our impact across the organization.

❤️ Heart of Service Awardee – Heather Chapman, Administrative Services Manager
Heather leads with compassion and commitment every day, embodying service and always showing up for our team and mission.

🚀 Newcomer of the Year – Rico Harrison, Senior Maintenance Technician
Rico made an immediate impact through his professionalism, skill, and strong work ethic, quickly becoming a valued member of our team.

Grateful for a truly competitive, collaborative team that knows how to work hard, support one another, and celebrate together. Here’s to strong culture, meaningful impact, and an even better year ahead.

12/18/2025

A special thank you to our board member, Chris Brown, for helping make this possible. Your leadership and commitment to VBCDC continue to create meaningful impact in our community.

Thank you as well to the property management community and INARPM™ – Southwestern Virginia/Hampton Roads Chapter for your generous support of VBCDC’s food pantry. Your non-perishable food donations are making a real difference for families across Virginia Beach.

We also extend our appreciation to Chief Program Officer Tanisha Davis for accepting the donation on behalf of VBCDC. We are grateful for this partnership and for everyone’s shared commitment to strengthening our community.