The activity of the NPO organization which makes a local improvement in a population decrease city - United States CDCs -

The case of Salem Housing in Michigan Sates

Abstract

This research clarifies the contents of activity, and the actual condition of an organization about Salem Housing (CDCs).And an activity example-Ramona Park- is reported. CDCs have passed for 50 years, after being inaugurated in the United States and it is playing an active part in various areas still now. The form of organization of NPO is recognized and it is considered to be because for the system and environment supporting organizations, such as a subsidy, to be ready. Moreover, independence of the local community became clear from investigation. It seems that an NPO like CDCs will support a local improvement and a local community even in Japan from now on.