Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is an independent affiliate of Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME).

The governing boards are completely independent, with opportunities to ensure communication and linkage. 

Established in 1987 as one of the first and leading faith-centered community development corporations in Los Angeles, Ward Economic Development Corporation, WEDC, is a California not-for-profit organization whose vision is to build and to serve. That includes a commitment to:

»Engage in development of housing, businesses, infrastructure, & people power

»Conduct research and feasibility studies of community development projects

»Identify community economic development and job creation opportunities

»Facilitate community empowerment by engaging stakeholders in the rebuilding process, & community education of residents