Our Mission

It does not take a magic wand to heal a few vulnerable city blocks. It takes an unwavering commitment from a coalition of public agencies, government officials, private citizens and area residents who are willing to come together in an unprecedented show of unity, foresight and belief in mankind. Then the real magic starts to happen.

The University Area Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to obtain the necessary resources, support, and direction to improve and sustain a thriving community where great social, financial, educational and health-related challenges exist. In the pursuit of this mission, the UACDC works to further strengthen Hillsborough County’s most socially and economically vulnerable neighborhoods through activities, programs, and services. These range from operating a fully-programmed, state-of-the-art Community Center Complex to increasing economic development and affordable housing in the area we serve through innovative partnerships between public and private sectors, as well as a wide range of service providers.Our programs focus on crime prevention, education, social service, health, and recreation, as well as the cultural arts. Our future lies in merging economic, educational, and social opportunities together to create a vibrant area teeming with potential.

The magic is the fact that ordinary people can come together to achieve extraordinary things. Do you believe in magic? We do.