Neighborhoods

Monday, June 20, 2022

Helen was born and raised in Hungary and came to America after WWII in 1956.

Helen has lived in her home for over 50 years and roof leaks were causing damage throughout her home. By replacing Helen’s roof, YNDC eliminated the leaks and prevented further damage to her home. “It means a lot. I think it’s a great program because it helps keep the home up before it gets to the point where you have to tear it down. It takes a lot of stress off of us when we can’t because we tried other places to get it and the deductible was too high so it helps. I think it’s great what you guys do,” Helen said.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, YNDC was awarded a Community Revitalization Award from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society as part of their annual Historic Preservation Awards.

The award was presented to YNDC for the renovation of 2118 Glenwood Avenue, a historic home constructed in 1925 of field stone. YNDC partner Glenwood Grounds was also presented with an award for the renovation of 2906 Glenwood Avenue. The mixed use building, also constructed in 1925, was renovated by volunteers and is now a coffee shop and cafe. REVITALIZE. 

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

On Friday, June 17, the Western Reserve Health Foundation, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, awarded a $100,000 grant to the Glenwood Fresh Market (Market).

 The Market is located in a storefront at YNDC’s plaza at 2915 Glenwood Avenue and provides year-round access to free fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food items for low-income residents. The Market also provides space for cooking demonstrations, nutrition education, and health screenings. In just over two months of operation the Market has provided free fresh and healthy produce to 1,624 unique members. Big thanks to the Western Reserve Health Foundation for the support of this community resource!

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

On Friday, June 17, the William Swanston Charitable Fund, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, awarded a $20,000 grant to the Glenwood Fresh Market (Market).

 The Market is located in a storefront at YNDC’s plaza at 2915 Glenwood Avenue and provides year-round access to free fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food items for low-income residents. The Market also provides space for cooking demonstrations, nutrition education, and health screenings. In just over two months of operation the Market has provided free fresh and healthy produce to 1,624 unique members. Thank you to the William Swanston Charitable Fund for the support of this community resource!

Thursday, June 23, 2022

YNDC has acquired 3617 Glenwood Avenue.

The property was constructed around 1840 and is one of the oldest remaining homes in the City of Youngstown. Plans for the property will be announced at a later date. 

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

On Tuesday, June 28, the Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund awarded a $10,000 grant to YNDC for the purchase of a dump truck.

The truck will replace YNDC's aging dump truck and enhance our clean up and neighborhood stabilization capacity. Thank you to the Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund for the support!

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

688 Cubic Yards of Debris Removed

99 New Clients Enrolled in Housing Counseling

36 Emergency Repairs

28 Vacant Houses Boarded

REVITALIZE

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

YNDC is proud to announce the publishing of its performance report from the 2nd Quarter of 2022! 

The performance report highlights the work of YNDC from April to June 2022.

An electronic copy can be downloaded below.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

On Thursday, July 12, 2022, Beyond Expectations Barber College (BEBC) celebrated its grand opening at 2246 Glenwood Avenue.

BEBC is a state licensed full service barber college. The Glenwood Avenue site is their second location. Their first location was established in Akron in 2013 and has graduated over 150 students with an 85 percent graduation rate, a 90 percent licensure rate, and a 100 percent job placement rate. BEBC is partnering with local organizations including: Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, Choffin Career Center, Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association, and The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. BEBC is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
YNDC is pleased to welcome BEBC to the Glenwood Avenue corridor!

Beyond Expectations Barber College had its grand opening for its new Glenwood Avenue location Tuesday.

“What we like to do is help as many young men and women as possible, learn a trade in this barbering industry,” said Eric Garrett, Sr., founder and director of the program.

BEBC opened a location in Youngstown in 2019 with the assistance of Kelan Bilal, owner of Excalibur Barber Grooming Lounge. Bilal says he very happy to see this location open up for the community.

“We get a chance to expand our community and groom some of these young students to be able to get into some of these shops… It’s a beautiful thing to have it right here in the city,” Bilal said.

The school has also been working with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) on its new location. Both Bilal and Garrett say the school is a great way to help men and women into their careers.

“We have a 85% graduation rate, and out of that 85% graduation rate, 90% of them get their license, and out of that 90% that get their license, all 100% of them get jobs. So, it’s really about giving back to the community and job placement, job creation,” Garrett, Sr. said.

To see the full story from WKBN, click here.