About
J. Jireh Development Corporation (JJDC) is a faith-based nonprofit organization located in Columbus, Ohio, committed to transforming lives and revitalizing communities through holistic, people-centered programming.
We proudly serve underserved neighborhoods on the Near East Side of Columbus through a wide array of impactful initiatives—anchored by a passionate Board of Directors, dedicated Executive Leadership, and a mission-driven Service Team.
Our approach centers on the belief that true restoration begins by nurturing the whole person—body, soul, and spirit—while also rebuilding the physical and social environments that surround them. Every program we offer is designed to uplift individuals, empower families, and strengthen communities from the inside out.
Whether through afterschool academic enrichment, culturally rooted youth development, leadership training, workforce readiness, or access to housing and healthy food—JJDC is a trusted partner in community transformation, committed to helping people reclaim purpose, dignity, and hope.
Without a sense of caring there can be no sense of community.
Anthony J. D'Angelo
JJDC Board of Directors
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Mrs. Ruth McNeil Edmonds - Chairperson
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Mr. Thomas Mallory - Vice Chairperson
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Mr. Noel H. Klay - Secretary
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Mr. Greg L. Arnold, Sr.
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Mr. Peyton Watts, Sr.
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Mr. John Schuman
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Mrs. Alicia Healy
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Mr. Daryle L. Cobb
Rev. Dr. Norman J. Brown
Executive Director
Our Team.
At J. Jireh Development Corporation, our team is more than a staff — we are a family of passionate professionals, educators, mentors, and community leaders united by one mission: to empower lives to live again. Together, we bring vision, compassion, and excellence to every program, from youth enrichment and family engagement to community development and urban farming.
Each member of our team is committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring environments where individuals and families can grow in mind, body, and spirit. Guided by integrity, collaboration, and a deep love for our community, we believe in the power of transformation — one child, one family, and one neighborhood at a time.
We are proud to serve as trusted partners, innovators, and advocates for change, working hand in hand with schools, families, and local organizations to build a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Together, we are J. Jireh — empowering, restoring, and transforming communities.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to empower lives to live again by promoting holistic development—body, soul, and spirit. We invest in rebuilding individuals and the environments around them, restoring hope, dignity, and purpose to people and neighborhoods.
Our Vision
To see individuals and communities fully restored—spiritually, emotionally, and economically—where every person has the opportunity to thrive, every neighborhood is vibrant with life, and every generation is equipped to build a legacy of hope, dignity, and purpose.
At JJDC, we envision a future where underserved communities are no longer defined by barriers, but by boundless potential. Through strategic investment in youth, families, and grassroots leadership, we aim to cultivate environments where healing, equity, and opportunity are accessible to all.
Rooted in faith and driven by compassion, our vision is to be a beacon of hope and restoration.