Young Community Developers aims to break the cycle of generational poverty for communities of color.

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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 💙 Excited for the weekend? We’re still reliving last Saturday! 👟 We are so proud of the success of our inaugural We Run Bayview 5K event! 💚 Over 100 of you came out on Oct 12th to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to run, jog, and w
View fullsize Last week we honored and celebrated our educations teams for their dedication in guiding our youth towards their bright futures. 👏🏾 We were thrilled to celebrate @100collegeprep ‘s 25 years of service to our community and in uplifting Black
View fullsize Pop Up and Come Up! Mark your calendars for Oct 19th at 11am, we'll be hosting a Harvest Celebration event at 1101 Connecticut St. Come and join us for a chance to explore job opportunities, get help with your resume, and receive valuable community p
View fullsize Today, we celebrate Indigenous People's Day with an acknowledgment of the worldwide Indigenous struggle. The relentless pursuit of capital has allowed for the degradation of land, stealing of resources, and harming/killing of Indigenous activists. Wi
View fullsize Check out the race route! 📍 We'll be running around Candlestick Point State Recreation Area bright and early tomorrow! ☀️ Come check in for the race at 8:30am and grab your complimentary We Run Bayview T-shirt. We can't wait to show you around o
View fullsize Yvonne's Southern Sweets is a local bakery located at 5128 3rd street. A MYEEP worksite partner, Yvonne Hines has been a community staple for southern sweets and desserts. 🍰 If you're craving something sweet, head on over to We Run Bayview on Oct
View fullsize 🕘 It's almost time! Are you ready to join us for #WeRunBayview at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area? ☀️ Come through bright and early at 9am to participate in a celebration of the Bayview-Hunters Point community. Let's come together and en
View fullsize You know and love one of our favourite local businesses - Radio Africa Kitchen! 🌍 Chef Eskender serves up African-inspired dishes that'll leave you more than satisfied! 😄 Get a little taste at We Run Bayview our 5K community fun run happening th