About Us

About the McKees Rocks CDC

We’re a nonprofit with one job: help McKees Rocks and Stowe Township thrive — for the people who live here now and the people yet to come.

The McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004. Since then, we’ve helped facilitate nearly $100M in economic development [VERIFY] — restoring a landmark theatre, returning a 52-acre brownfield to productive use, renovating homes, supporting small businesses, and building the plans and partnerships that make a comeback possible.

Our Vision

We envision a Sto-Rox where places serve people and support community growth,
and where systemic oppression is replaced with empowerment — an equitable, livable, safe, creative, and thriving community that inspires its residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors.

Our Mission

The mission of MRCDC is revitalization. We work with the Sto-Rox community to foster inclusive and equitable economic growth, generational wealth-building, affordable housing, commercial development, and creativity.

What We Believe

Integrity

Honesty and transparency are critical to achieving transformational results.

Commitment

Continued diligence is necessary to facilitate community development and achieve our long-term vision.

Collaboration

Partnerships for development and investment are vital to our sustainability and the community’s success.

Heritage

Treasuring our rich history will enrich our future
accomplishments.

What We do

Our work organizes around four goals:

Facilitate commercial development

a redeveloped Roxian Theatre, Main Street development on Chartiers Avenue, private development on our properties, and riverfront development that anchors business and resident attraction.

Foster neighborhood stabilization

well-maintained homes, a growing Block Watch, infrastructure advocacy, and partnerships that help residents succeed.

Grow community pride

engaging young people, changing the narrative about our town, and celebrating progress through events.

Ensure organizational sustainability

sound funding, financial management, and governance so the mission endures.