Young Community Developers aims to break the cycle of generational poverty for communities of color.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

We’re excited to unveil the first iteration of We Run Bayview, a 5K run to celebrate our Bayview community. We’ll see you there!

WE’VE BEEN NAMED BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR!

Early this year, Young Community Developers was named as one of the 2024 Best Nonprofits to Work For by The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

For more information on The Nonprofit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit www.BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com.

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1973

1,255

Customers Served Annually Through Education Programs

1,870

Lives Impacted Through Housing Support and Resources

$8M

Support Funds Distributed Directly to Community

  • “Working with Valerie was honestly great. Her professionalism and work ethic are amazing. She is a pleasure to work with and she is essential for what the community needs as a leader.”

    Melanie Padilla, Neighborhood Job Center

  • "I was in a very stressful predicament and [Ms. Fleeton] said the words “I’m here to help you”. Those are words I haven’t heard in a long time [...] she was not only helping me, but she was helping my family."

    Anonymous, Rental Assistance

  • “I love talking about my dreams, goals, and hustles in our workshops. It boosts my mental [health], I have a lot bringing me down. I appreciate the CEMVe for giving us the space."

    Anonymous, CEMVe Workshop

  • “ Thank you so much, if it was not for YCD and the assistance provided me and my children would not have been able to have a place to call home, I'm forever grateful”.

    Anonymous, Move-In Assistance

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