Join us for the Greater Glenwood Neighborhoods Open House on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Struthers and YNDC have broken ground on eight new homes. The project includes four models of homes: two one-story and two, two-story models.

Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, with the support of the Healthy Community Partnership (HCP) Active Transportation Team, is proud to announce the completion of Where the Sidewalk Ends No More.

The City of Sharon is proud to announce a new partnership with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) to launch a comprehensive housing rehabilitation initiative aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and improving housing conditions for residents.

YNDC Executive Director, Ian Beniston, accepted the Continuing the Legacy Award on behalf of YNDC at the Inaugural Mercy Health Foundation Impact Dinner and Visionary Awards at Stambaugh Auditorium.

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.

YNDC is seeking candidates for Owner-Occupied Home Repair Project Inspector. Under the supervision of the Owner-Occupied Home Repair Client Coordinator, the Home Repair Project Inspector will complete direct outreach to potential clients, municipalities, and contractors associated with the Owner-Occupied Home Repair program.

YNDC is seeking candidates for a Grass Cutting and Cleanup Team Member Position. Under the direction of the Neighborhood Stabilization Director, the Grass Cutting and Cleanup Team Member will work with a team to implement property maintenance and neighborhood improvement projects including cutting grass, cleaning up/boarding vacant properties, basic construction/landscaping, and other projects to improve the quality of life in Youngstown’s neighborhoods.

YNDC is seeking candidates for a Marketing Assistant. Under the supervision of the Marketing Coordinator, the Marketing Assistant will assist with the completion of routine photographic documentation and other tasks as assigned.

1,310 Linear Feet of Sidewalk Replaced   3,425  Yards of Debris Cleared   13 New Homeowners

Press Coverage:
During April, YNDC was referenced 12 times by news outlets! Click here to view our press coverage.

Funding Sources:

Program Investors

City of Sharon, Community Development Block Grant

City of Sharon, Pennsylvania HOME Program

City of Youngstown, American Rescue Plan
City of Youngstown, City Council Discretionary Funds
City of Youngstown, Community Development Block Grant
City of Youngstown, HOME Investment Partnership
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Direction Home

Enbridge

Edward W. Barr Charitable Foundation
Farmers National Bank

Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Affordable Housing Program

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Affordable Housing Program

Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Program

First National Bank Community Foundation
Florence Simon Beecher Foundation
Frances Schermer Charitable Trust
Frank and Pearl Gelbman Foundation
Healthy Community Partnership
HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant

HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program
Huntington Foundation
J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation
John D. Finnegan Foundation
John F. and Loretta Hynes Foundation

The John S. and Doris M. Andrews Memorial Fund
Key Bank Foundation

Mahoning County Commissioners
Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corporation
Mahoning County Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes
Mercy Health Foundation

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Field Empowerment Fund

Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Ohio Housing Trust Fund Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Neighborhood Assistance Program

PNC Foundation
Produce Perks Midwest
Schwebel Family Foundation
Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund
The Youngstown Foundation

Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program  

USDA NIFA Gus Schumacher Produce Prescription Program

USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grant
Walter and Caroline Watson Foundation
Ward Beecher Foundation

WesBanco
Western Reserve Health Foundation
William Swanston Charitable Fund

Youngstown Rotary Foundation