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“Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow”
Calvin Coolidge


	Civic Engagement The mission of Community Development Works (CDW) is to create and support a community development infrastructure as the primary vehicle for citizen involvement in improving the health and well-being of Central Louisiana residents. CDW programming is dedicated to providing Cenla residents and nonprofit organizations with tools and resources that support citizen-led community development efforts. CDW offers free trainings for people involved in nonprofits and has a program that prepares young professionals to serve on nonprofit boards. We most recently launched a new capacity-building grant program, Nonprofit Works, whose goal is to expand the governance, organizational development and leadership capacities of nonprofit organizations in Central Louisiana.


	CDW CDW supports Central Louisiana citizens and nonprofits in their efforts to build better communities. CDW’s Web site gives access to a wealth of primary and secondary data that helps in the attainment of grant funding. Also, CDW’s Learning Lab on the first floor of The Rapides Foundation building provides community access to publications and databases to help you pursue your work more efficiently.