Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO)

Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation, of which Redeemer is a member, is a nonprofit, community and church based developer and operator of affordable, service-linked housing and social service programs. GEDCO programs include:

• Epiphany House, 5610 York Road, offers affordable and service-linked housing for 33 frail seniors and people with disabilities. More than 90 volunteers are at the heart of this special housing program.
• CARES, 5502 York Road, is a network of local churches and social service groups that have pooled their resources to serve the critical needs of local residents. Food, pharmacy vouchers, and financial assistance are dispensed along with referrals to resources that enable and empower people to make changes to improve the long-term quality of their lives. See page 6 to learn more about Redeemer's role at CARES.
• Harford House, 517 East North Avenue, provides permanent, safe housing for twenty-six formerly homeless men. In a supportive community atmosphere, the men are encouraged and expected to become self-sufficient up to the level of their ability.
• Micah House, 5207 York Road, will offer permanent housing and supportive services for men and women who are homeless. Groundbreaking for Micah House took place on September l, 1998.

Needs: Each of the GEDCO programs has specific needs from volunteer hours to used books and computers, financial support to prayers for the participants of the programs.