Incoming Executive Director Michael G. Johnson will join Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation as Executive Director on February 2, 2026, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience across community development, corporate philanthropy, public administration, and human services. He succeeds longtime Executive Director Michelle Neugebauer, whose more than 40 years of leadership shaped CHLDC into one of New York City’s most impactful community-based organizations. ​ Most recently,...

December 16th, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that CHLDC has received an unprecedented $8 million unrestricted gift from renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This incredible one time donation is an investment in the future of our hard-working, community based organization and in the East New York neighborhood. It is also a powerful acknowledgment of the impactful work of the organization in poverty fighting, workforce development, youth and family services, college access and...