Neighborhoods

Thursday, December 4, 2025

YNDC has completed its 2025 neighborhood improvement projects that were made possible by support from the City of Youngstown. The improvement projects were completed on target blocks across the City of Youngstown where new homes are being constructed or vacant homes renovated. The neighborhood improvement projects included replacement of 7,575 linear feet of sidewalk, removal of 309 dead street trees, planting of 121 trees, and installation of 394 doorbell cameras as part of community safety programming. Huge thanks to the City of Youngstown for the support of this project!

A newly built single-family home on reclaimed land has gone up for sale, marking a fresh look for the village's landscape.

The Mahoning County Land Bank, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and Sebring officials celebrated the new house Nov. 24 at 324 S. 15th St.

To read the full story from The Repository, click here.

A Youngstown organization has been awarded nearly half a million dollars to help feed the Valley.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation was awarded a $483,000 grant from the USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, Produce Prescription Program.

To read the full story from WKBN, click here.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has been awarded a $483,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, Produce Prescription Program. 

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

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $483,000 federal grant that will provide three years of funding for the Glenwood Fresh Market.

To read the full article from The Vindicator, click here.

YNDC is seeking candidates for Owner-Occupied Home Repair Outreach Assistant.

Under the supervision of the Owner-Occupied Home Repair Client Coordinator, the Owner-Occupied Home Repair Outreach Assistant will complete direct outreach to potential clients, municipalities, and contractors associated with the Owner-Occupied Home Repair program.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jkendall@yndc.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

YNDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation received financial support to ensure the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables at the Glenwood Fresh Market for the next three years.

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

YNDC Executive Director Ian Beniston appears on WFMJ's Morning Ready to discuss YNDC's recent accomplishments.

To watch the segment on WFMJ's Morning Ready, click here.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley awarded a $150,000 grant to the Glenwood Fresh Market.

The market, located at 2915 Glenwood Avenue, provides year-round access to FREE fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food items for residents of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. The market also provides free health screenings, nutrition literacy courses, cooking demonstrations, and other health resources to members. The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley and Mercy Health's Community Health team are primary partners in the Glenwood Fresh Market. Hats off to The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley for their ongoing support and partnership!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Schwebel Family Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to YNDC.

Many thanks to the Schwebel Family Foundation for their continued support of YNDC!