YNDC is proud to announce the publishing of its performance report from the 3rd Quarter of 2026!

The Mahoning County Land Bank (MCLB) and Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation have completed the construction of the final three homes that were supported by the Welcome Home Ohio program.

YNDC completed business improvement projects on McCartney Road with the support of Second Ward Councilman Jimmy Hughes and American Rescue Plan funding from the City of Youngstown.

Jerry isn’t a first-time homebuyer, but he was beginning a new chapter which included searching for a new place to call home.

 YNDC is pleased to announce that public infrastructure improvement work supported by a state grant is underway throughout the City of Youngstown.

On Monday, September 14, 2026, The City of Struthers and YNDC completed the construction of eight new homes in Struthers.

On Tuesday, September 29, YNDC and Academy for Urban Scholars High School partnered to plant seven trees in the devil strips surrounding the school.

Judy has been a Glenwood Fresh Market member for almost two years. After hearing about free, fresh produce in Youngstown, Judy was all for it.

Karly and her boyfriend had been living separately at their parents’ homes when her boyfriend, now fiancé, popped the question. 

YNDC completed business improvement projects on Market Street with the support of former Sixth Ward Councilwoman and current Council President Anita Davis and American Rescue Plan funding from the City of Youngstown.

On Wednesday, September 30, YNDC and Summit Academy partnered to plant six trees at the school.

YNDC is seeking candidates for Glenwood Fresh Market Associate.

Glenwood Fresh Market Associates assist in the operation of the Glenwood Fresh Market and create a welcoming environment to achieve program service goals including: increasing access to fresh food, inspiring healthy eating, and contributing to a clean, organized and functional environment.

YNDC's new construction partner, Build Ohio Inc., is seeking a highly organized, experienced, and mission-driven Lead Superintendent to oversee the construction throughout the Youngstown area. 

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.

763 Glenwood Fresh Market Members Served   2,267 Linear Feet of Fence Installed   5,705 Cubic Yards of Debris Removed

Press Coverage:
During September, YNDC was referenced 7 times by news outlets! Click here to view our press coverage.

Funding Sources:

Program Investors

Bon Secours Mercy Health Foudation

Canfield Christian Church

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

Howmet Foundation
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

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