Meet Diontaie
Diontaie is a participant in the Clean LA and MC3 Training programs at CRCD. After successful completion of the Clean LA program, he gained employment with a local union while …
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Evermont Press Release
The new mixed-use development will deliver 180 affordable homes for seniors and families, retail stores, a transit plaza, and a Metro training facility.
CRCD’s new MC3 training program expands job accessibility and opportunity for adult residents in South LA
Since 2005, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development has been committed to changing the lives and conditions of our South LA neighborhood. We have been proud to serve our community …
Southeast LA BusinessSource Center now open for service in South LA
New resources for small businesses: Southeast Los Angeles BusinessSource Center opens on Historic Central Avenue in South LA New resources are available for small businesses in the Vernon-Central and surrounding …
AT&T Connected Learning Center Opens at CRCD
As part of AT&T’s $2 billion commitment to address the digital divide, AT&T is opening three new Connected Learning Centers in Los Angeles to provide internet access and education tools to those …
CRCD receives $1.5 million dollars for South LA YouthBuild Program
We are excited to announce that the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) received a $1.5 million grant to support the South LA YouthBuild program. This grant will provide workforce …
Black History Month – Ralph Bunche House and Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building
The Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building was a “symbol of black enterprise and of loyal service to many thousands.” It represented hope, pride, and a sense of belonging for African Americans in Los Angeles and across the country. While the Ralph J. Bunche House pays homage to the first African American to receive the Nobel peace prize, the first African American to gain a Ph.D. in political science from an American university and the first Black member to be inducted into the American Philosophical Society, was a resident of South Los Angeles.
Celebrating Black History Month
We are celebrating Black History Month with an article each week sharing insight into the historic buildings in South LA in which CRCD has invested in preserving their cultural heritage and continues to nurture the future for the community. This week we shine the spotlight on the Historic 28th Street YMCA!
Meet Brian
Brian is a true CRCD Workforce Development and Financial Opportunity Center success story! When Brian asked how CRCD contributed to his success. He credited the resources and referrals provided by the Financial Opportunity Center at CRCD, the partnerships with GRID Alternatives, and Friends Outside for his success. He stated, “the resources you provide are wonderful and life-changing.”
Congressmember Karen Bass Named YouthBuild Champion
“Congressmember Bass has been a mentor, advocate, and champion for youth in South Los Angeles and throughout this nation. Her tenacity is an inspiration to our youth, and she continues to set an example to our leaders that we should never lower the bar to serving our youth.”