Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation | 2,049 followers on LinkedIn. We're Rooted Here! | With community residents leading the way, the mission of CHLDC is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. We actively promote policies that advance racial equity. Annually, we work with more than 8,000 residents through a comprehensive range of programs.