Who we are &
what we do
Since 2005, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) has been devoted to educating and empowering the historically disadvantaged youth and residents of South LA. In this video, CRCD President and CEO, Mark Wilson provides an overview of our organization and what we do in the community.
Our mission is to sustain, coordinate, and improve local planning, development, and community services that address the needs of low-income and working-class residents and small businesses in South Los Angeles.
Our Impact
Own and operate 464 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing in South LA
Invested $170 million in South LA housing
6,800+ served with job placement and training
Assisted 5,300+ low-income & reentry with jobs and skills training
4,200+ individuals served through CRCD youth program
784 high school diplomas & career credentials earned
2,900+ education/employment placements
1,287 college credits earned through CRCD assisted programs
3,000+ transition-age youth served
1,103 transition-age youth placed in housing through CESY
447 transition-age youth housed in CRCD apartments
2,639 received services through Ruth’s Place
Own and operate 464 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing in South LA
Invested $170 million in South LA housing
6,800+ served with job placement and training
Assisted 5,300+ low-income & reentry with jobs and skills training
4,200+ individuals served through CRCD youth program
784 high school diplomas & career credentials earned
2,900+ education/employment placements
1,287 college credits earned through CRCD assisted programs
3,000+ transition-age youth served
1,103 transition-age youth placed in housing through CESY
447 transition-age youth housed in CRCD apartments
2,639 received services through Ruth’s Place
Own and operate 464 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing in South LA
Invested $170 million in South LA housing
6,800+ served with job placement and training
Assisted 5,300+ low-income & reentry with jobs and skills training
4,200+ individuals served through CRCD youth program
784 high school diplomas & career credentials earned
2,900+ education/employment placements
1,287 college credits earned through CRCD assisted programs
3,000+ transition-age youth served
1,103 transition-age youth placed in housing through CESY
447 transition-age youth housed in CRCD apartments
2,639 received services through Ruth’s Place
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No longer homeless, I went from a FICO score of 0 to 767. I just bought my first new car! My life is going great, and I am thinking of my future. If it had not been for me coming to the WorkSource Center, I don’t think any of this would have ever happened for me.
—Dan R., Program Participant – Workforce Development for Adults, Reentry and Financial Education Center
Our
Programs
CRCD Enterprises
Changing Lives, One Job at a Time
In 2012, CRCD established a separate social enterprise, CRCD Enterprises, a California-licensed general contractor providing neighborhood beautification and clean-up services to South LA while providing job skills training and first time employment for residents facing barriers. Their fully insured and licensed professional maintenance services company serves the Central Avenue Historic Business Improvement District with sidewalk cleaning, bulky item removal, and graffiti abatement services.
See how the CRCD Enterprises crew is making a difference in South LA. Visit Site
