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The workshop will focus on a program offering training for general contractors, plumbers, electricians and roofers. The Youngstown Neighborhood Corporation (YNDC) and the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) at the Youngstown Business Incubator are offering a free contractor's workshop to learn more about becoming a full-lead abatement contractor.

To read the full story from WFMJ, click here. 

When considering places to settle for retirement, there are a number of factors to consider, including housing affordability, health care access, weather, and more. While some might assume Florida and Arizona to be ideal retirement destinations, most of the best places to retire are in the Northeast and Midwest – including one in Ohio, according to a new report. Youngstown, Ohio, is the ninth-best city to retire in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings. Located about halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Youngstown is described as a “Rust Belt city in the midst of a cultural and economic renaissance that combines rich historical tradition with the zeal of a new generation,” according to the report.

To read the full story from Cleveland.com, click here. 

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Minority Business Assistance Center at the Youngstown Business Incubator are offering a free contractors workshop for those interested in learning more about becoming a full-lead abatement contractor. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Youngstown Business Incubator.

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

Thursday, November 9, 2023. 

Kimberly has lived in her south-side home for 26 years. She was a first-time homeowner and purchased a home in the neighborhood where she had grown up so she could be close to her family and friends. Her roof was leaking into her kitchen and bedroom. YNDC replaced her roof, and there are no more leaks! She said “I love the new roof! I love the color, it stands out. It makes the house look like it’s brand new. And with no more leaks, I don’t have to worry about water ruining my home.” This new roof was made possible by The Affordable Housing Program of The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati 

Monday, November 13, 2023. 

Avery is a YNDC Housing Counseling client and first-time home buyer who highly recommends our FREE HUD-approved housing counseling program. Avery moved to Youngstown when she was 15 years old. “I just love my city,” she said. “I enjoy everything about it; the people, the scenery. I think Youngstown is worth the time and effort.”

A lot of prayer led her to buy this specific home. She has friends and family in the neighborhood, and she loves the peace and quiet. She expanded her square footage so much in this home, she even has an extra room she can use as an office. Her new home has two full decks she can enjoy year round. She said “I am an East Sider, I grew up here, and my mom bought her first house here.”

Avery is a success story of our HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Program. “They made me discipline myself in my finances, so I could save money,” she said.  “I cut back on things I didn’t need and savings became my goal. It helped me clean up my credit. And it wasn’t overbearing. I set a goal, I started small, and worked my way to bigger payments. By the time I got to the bigger payments, I was used to making payments, so it developed into a habit for me.”

She has suggested this free program to many people, and encourages anyone struggling with their finances to take advantage of this opportunity. “They can tell you what you need to do and get you started on the right track,” she said. Congratulations Avery! Thank you for your investment in Youngstown’s neighborhoods and best wishes in your new home! #REVITALIZE #youngstown 

YNDC's FREE HUD-Approved Housing Counseling program assists clients with identifying and resolving barriers to obtain and sustain quality affordable housing in confidential one-on-one counseling sessions over the phone. Please call YNDC at 330.480.0423 for more information or to enroll in the program.
 

Thursday, November 16, 2023. 

On Wednesday, November 15, YNDC and MBAC partnered to present a workshop for local contractors at the Youngstown Business Incubator. YNDC's Housing Director walked contractors through YNDC's contractor application process and encouraged contractors to take advantage of Mahoning County Lead and Healthy Home's free RRP and Lead Abatement Contractor trainings. The MBAC team provided an overview of their services and scheduled consultations to assist contractors to grow their businesses. Thanks to MBAC for inviting YNDC to participate in this event! 

Mayor Jamael Tito Brown delivered his first State of the City address since 2019 before a large crowd at the DeYor Performing Arts Center downtown, emphasizing his administration’s recent accomplishments and goals for the future.

“I’m proud of where we are; we have a lot more work to do,” Brown said after his speech.

In an address lasting 45 minutes at the DeYor’s Ford Family Recital Hall, the mayor checked off a number of initiatives that he said helps build a foundation for the city to move forward.

Among these are the continued construction on downtown thoroughfares, which is slated for completion next year; new housing programs; investments in new machinery and equipment; demolition efforts to clear blight; new youth and senior programs; law enforcement efforts; additional private business investment; and other programs the city has rolled out to encourage small business and job growth.

He lauded the decision of Steelite to locate its international headquarters downtown, as well as creating incentives to encourage expansions at manufacturers such as Trivium Packaging on Poland Avenue.

Brown also touched on the ongoing construction project downtown, a $20 million investment that will overhaul the aesthetics on Front, Federal and Commerce streets in the central business district.

“This project is about 80% complete,” he said, and is on track to be finished within the next 12 months. By early next year, the city is expected to formulate plans for the next downtown rehab effort on Boardman and Walnut streets. “We’re going to keep moving,” he said.

As for blight removal in the neighborhoods, Brown touted a $6.8 million brownfield grant the city secured with its partners the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Mahoning County Land Bank to raze vacant, dilapidated houses. Since 2016, the city has demolished 2,090 homes, he said, and estimated there are another 680 left to go.

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

Monday, November 20, 2023

On Thursday, November 16, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation was awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati’s Affordable Housing Program for home repair in the City of Youngstown.

Premier Bank is the member bank supporting YNDC’s application and project. The grant award will be used to complete emergency home repairs for 100 households in the City of Youngstown in 2024.

YNDC is grateful to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Premier Bank, City of Youngstown, The Raymond John Wean Foundation, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Premier Bank, and other partners for their support and partnership in making this grant award possible.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati’s Affordable Housing Program for home repair in Youngstown. The grant award of $1 million will be used to complete emergency home repairs on 100 homes in the City of Youngstown.

To read the full story from Mahoning Matters, click here. 

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation was awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati’s Affordable Housing Program for home repairs. The funds will be used to complete emergency home repairs on 100 homes in the city, the organization said in a news release Tuesday.

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