The Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (DHCDC), a non-profit organization, was established in 1974. DHCDC is governed by a 18-member Board of Directors that include political, corporate, and community representation. Its mission is to promote and encourage areas of community development and empowerment through numerous initiatives. The overall goal is to accelerate the revitalization of the neighborhood with self-empowerment, employment and economic opportunities all while creating a stable and safe community environment.
Druid Heights is one of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods with a rich historical background. The DHCDC’s targeted geographic area is the Druid Heights Community located in central West Baltimore; the community is bordered to the South by Laurens Street, to the East by McCulloh Street, to the West by Pennsylvania Avenue and to the North by North Avenue. The community is predominately residential and its homes contain large interior design with three stories and as many as five bedrooms. Druid Heights also has a large population of African American families and inhabits roughly 2,787 residents according to the 2000 Census.