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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View fullsize We’ve got a new home and you’re invited to come see it! 🏠✨ Join us for YCD’s Open House at 150 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 4000. All our services and special initiatives under one roof, finally. Come tour the space, meet the team
View fullsize 🎉 We had the honor of celebrating her incredible legacy as the founder of 100% College Prep, a true champion for youth, education, and community. 🙌🏾 We sincerely thank Ms. Diane Gray for paving the way and pouring your heart into generations of s
View fullsize 🎓 Congratulations to the amazing Community Jobs Program Participants on their graduation from our program, Our workforce team pulled out all the stops to transform our new offices at 150 Executive Park into a space worth celebrating in! 🎓 Afterwa
View fullsize 🧃 The community is hungry so we're going to continue to serve! 🍞 YCD is doing what we can to extend our food giveaways on Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm at 1715 Yosemite Avenue. 🥫 Catch us there tomorrow handing out cereal, canned food, bottled drink
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View fullsize After 25 years as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of 100% College Prep/Bayview Association for Youth, and 7 years as a director at YCD, Diane Gray is passing the torch! 🔥 Diane is a beloved and deeply respected member of our team and communi
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View fullsize 🍞👔 Double the giveaways, double the community benefit! 💚 🖤 This Tuesday, YCD held a joint clothing giveaway with Black to the Future for the residents of Bayview-Hunters Point and gave away food donated by @grocery_outlet and our community part