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About Clay Arsenal Community Development Corporation

The Clay Arsenal Community Development Corporation (CACDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Clay Arsenal neighborhood in Hartford, CT. Established in 2023 by a group of passionate residents, CACDC strives to guide the community’s economic growth and uplift its residents out of poverty. Clay Arsenal has faced decades of disinvestment and currently experiences one of the highest poverty rates in the nation. Residents have endured economic hardship and limited access to essential resources, making community-driven solutions more important than ever. With a population of 6,687 low- and moderate-income households, the majority of whom are Latino and Black, the neighborhood reflects Hartford’s broader economic challenges. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 37.6% of Clay Arsenal households live in poverty, compared to 29.1% citywide. CACDC is committed to improving economic and social conditions for the residents of Clay Arsenal, creating opportunities for growth, stability, and revitalization.