Neighborhoods

Monday, March 7, 2022

On Monday, March 7, the First National Bank Community Foundation awarded YNDC with a $15,000 grant to support YNDC's housing programs including housing counseling and emergency repair.

The Housing Counseling Program empowers low- to moderate-income residents to identify and overcome barriers to homeownership, including inadequate savings, income, credit history, and understanding of the home buying process, and prepare them for future homeownership; and to provide existing low- to moderate-income homeowners with resources to maximize their limited incomes and minimize repair costs so that they can avoid foreclosure and improve their living conditions. The emergency home repair program assists low-income homeowners with emergencies such as furnace and plumbing repairs at no cost.

Many thanks to the First National Bank Community Foundation for their continued support!

Anika Jacobs-Green is a Glenwood Fresh Market Associate for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation. Anika assists in the operation of the Glenwood Fresh Market and creates a welcoming environment to achieve program service goals including: increasing access to fresh food, inspiring healthy eating, and maintaining a clean, organized and functional environment.

When I was born, the population here was 1,200, and that included every dog, chicken and cat in the community,” Jackie Meck says with a soft chuckle.

Mr Meck is now in his 80s, and his city, Buckeye, has come a long way. A whiff of manure from nearby dairy farms still hangs over the main street, but giant new housing developments sprawl out for miles into the scrubby Arizona desert, making it one of America’s fastest-growing cities. Buckeye today has a population of 100,000, up 15-fold over the past two decades. Its planners want at least 1m.

A couple of thousand miles to the north-east is Youngstown, Ohio, a city moving in the opposite direction. “The majority of younger people who can leave do leave, whether because they want to or they feel they don’t have any opportunity here,” says Ian Beniston, a community organiser. Once a manufacturing powerhouse, Youngstown today is one of America’s fastest-shrinking cities.

To see the full story from The Economist, click here.

Henrietta Lewis is a Glenwood Fresh Market Associate for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation. Henrietta assists in the operation of the Glenwood Fresh Market and creates a welcoming environment to achieve program service goals including: increasing access to fresh food, inspiring healthy eating, and maintaining a clean, organized and functional environment.

Monday, March 21, 2022

Wilton was born and raised in his family home, having lived there for over 40 years. His roof was leaking so severely that he has had it tarped for the last 10 years.

By replacing Wilton’s roof, YNDC eliminated the leaks and prevented further damage to his home. “The aesthetics are crazy, like it looks really good. I just know in 30 years it’s not going to be messed up. My son could get the house in 30 years after I’m gone or something like that. It’s always going to be good,” Wilton said

Glenwood Fresh Market celebrated a soft opening Tuesday as it prepares to serve thousands in the Valley.

The nutrition incentive program offers free fresh produce to families who qualify for the program. Each family will receive $25 per household member to spend in the market.

“I have some families that are getting as much as $185 a month to spend. It’s been pretty amazing,” said Susan Payton, Glenwood Fresh Market manager.

Payton says the items are priced at wholesale prices, so they are very affordable, and the $25 per person will go a long way.

The market also has some pantry items and some bonus items that won’t count toward the monthly allotment.

To see the full story from WKBN, click here.

Monday, April 4, 2022

YNDC is proud to announce the publishing of its performance report from the 1st Quarter of 2022!

 
The performance report highlights the work of YNDC from January to March 2022.

An electronic copy can be downloaded below.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is opening the Glenwood Fresh Market at 9 a.m. on April 12.

 Located at 2915 Glenwood Ave., the new Glenwood Fresh Market will be open year-round for members to access free, high-quality fruits, vegetables and other healthful food items, according to a press release. Operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

To see the full story from The Business Journal, click here.

The Glenwood Fresh Market at 2915 Glenwood Ave. will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday. 

The market is a new facility that will be open year-round for members to access free, high-quality fresh fruits, vegetables and other health foods. All residents who are low-income or predisposed to illnesses linked to diet are eligible to become members.

To see the full story from The Vindicator, click here.

There’ll be a new place to get healthy food in Youngstown.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation has announced the opening of the Glenwood Fresh Market on Tuesday, April 12, at 9 a.m.

Located at 2915 Glenwood Avenue near Idora Avenue, the new facility will be open year-round for members to access free, high-quality, fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.

Residents who are low-income and predisposed to illnesses linked to diet including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other related conditions are eligible to become members.

As of March 31, 2022, 940 individuals have become members and the YDC anticipates enrolling 2,000 members in the coming months.

To see the full story from WFMJ, click here.