501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation · Houston, TX

Building resilient communities through sustainable housing, economic equity, and youth empowerment.

Fifth Power Development advances neighborhood stabilization, energy-efficient housing revitalization, and vocational career pathways across historically underserved Houston communities.

340+
Affordable Housing Units Supported
92%
Job Placement Rate for Apprentices
$2.8M
Community Investment Catalyzed
100%
Dedicated Community Stewardship
Federal Compliance & Verification

Recognized 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Fifth Power Development is officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt charitable organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Donors are entitled to claim federal income tax deductions for their contributions to the full extent of the law.

EIN: 47-3855704
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Our Focus Areas

Community Impact Initiatives

Structured, transparent programs engineered to solve persistent neighborhood hurdles and create generational opportunity.

Affordable Housing Stabilization

Acquiring, rehabilitating, and weatherizing residential properties to preserve long-term affordability for low-to-moderate-income working families.

Green Construction Apprenticeships

Training young adults in solar installation, energy auditing, and sustainable carpentry through hands-on jobsite apprenticeships.

First-Time Homebuyer Education

Providing comprehensive credit counseling, financial literacy courses, and down-payment assistance navigation to first-time homebuyers.

Neighborhood Commercial Activation

Partnering with minority-owned small businesses to activate commercial storefronts, promote local procurement, and strengthen community wealth.

Dedicated Leadership

Executive Direction & Governance

Rooted in the community, our leadership upholds strict fiduciary integrity and direct mission stewardship.

Norman Bedner

Executive Director & Urban Planner
Headquarters:
4630 S Ridgewalk Dr, Houston, TX 77053
Phone: +1 (507) 822-6609
Email: norman@fifthpowerdevelopment.org
“Sustainable communities are built on stability, opportunity, and ownership. We empower neighborhoods to direct their own revitalization.”
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Direct Advisory & Inquiries

We welcome inquiries from community members, volunteers, prospective corporate partners, and charitable foundations.

Official Office:
4630 S Ridgewalk Dr, Houston, TX 77053

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST

Telephone:
+1 (507) 822-6609

Direct Email:
norman@fifthpowerdevelopment.org

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