Coalition for Responsible Community Development

We would like to take a moment to wish you all a safe and Happy New Year! We are grateful for your support throughout the year and look forward to an exciting 2021. #changinglives #southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #nonprofit #grateful #happynewyear

Unfortunately, Ruth’s Place will again be closed until January 11th. We will continue to offer remote services. If you are between the ages of 18-24 and experiencing homelessness in South LA, call us at 323-432-2440 or 323-517-7767 for assistance. You can also email [email protected]. We are sorry for this inconvenience. Please take care of yourself. We’ll see you soon! #homelessyouth #crcd_southla #southla #ruthsplace #remoteservices

We are so happy to announce that Ruth’s Place is now open! Drop-in hours are 9:00 am 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Come see us at 4920 S. Avalon, LA, CA 90011 #happyholidays #crcd_southla #changinglives #makingadifference #homelessyouth #nonprofit #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

From the CRCD Family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May peace, health, and happiness be yours today and throughout the holiday season.

Happy Holidays from CRCD! We had a great day gifting in the Pueblos Del Rio community yesterday. We wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season. #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #southla #makingadifference #merrychristmas #happyholidays

Thank you Team Price for the opportunity to serve the community!

We have reached the fourth and final night of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, presented by Councilmember Curren Price and partners including CRCD! We’ve been saving the Master Class for last. The Jazz Classics featuring jazz fest pioneer and acoustic pianist, Patrice Rushen with Ernie Watts on the saxophone, Marvin Smitty Smith on the drums and Reggie Hamilton on bass, is a world-class group that is sure to bring the house down! Tune into the finale performance online at... www.centralavejazzfest.com or for LA residents on LA Cityview cable Channel 35. #jazz #jazzfestival #centralavenuejazzfestival #centralavejazzfest #crcd_southla #new9th

We are happy to announce that more quality affordable and permanent supportive housing will soon be coming to South LA! We have closed on the construction financing Ruth Teague Homes project! Construction is scheduled to begin soon and RTH will provide new homes to 51 families and Veterans in South Los Angeles. CRCD is thankful for its partnership with New Economics for Women and with the Amity Foundation for being great partners on this project! #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #south_la #nonprofit #realestate #affordablehousing #supportivehousing Mark Wilson Crcd

It's Night 3 of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival (Dec. 14-17) and Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin are on deck to bring you the smoothest sounds of new age jazz. Tune in at 8:00 tonight for a real treat! LA Channel 35 or live stream at www.centralavejazzfest.com. Robert Glasper’s highly regarded Robert Glasper Experiment sought to blur the boundaries between jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and entered the jazz chart at Number 1. He later went on to win GRAMMY awards fo...r his album Black Radio and the film soundtrack Miles Ahead. Currently, Robert Glasper is nominated for two GRAMMY awards, Best R&B Song and Best Progressive R&B Album. A three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist from the Crenshaw District, Terrace Martin is renowned as being one of the top jazz musicians in the world and has become a creative engine at the epicenter of LA's progressive hip-hop scene. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival, presented by Councilmember Curren Price and partners, starts at 8 p.m. and you can watch it entirely from home via www.centralavejazzfest.com or LA residents can tune in to LA Cityview cable channel 35. #jazz #jazzfestival

****NOTICE**** Due to circumstances beyond our control, until further notice services offered by Ruth’s Place will be only available remotely. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you wish to reach someone regarding services, please call (323) 432-2440 or (323) 517-7767 or email [email protected]. Take care, everyone! #remoteservices #youth #crcd_southla

Tune in to the 25th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival! - https://mailchi.mp/coalitionrcd/centralavejazzfestival

Mark your calendars! We are thrilled to announce for the first time, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival (Dec. 14-17) will be televised on LA Cityview Channel 35, which is available on all cable providers within the City of Los Angeles. Not in LA? You can still view all of the musical performances (Dec. 15-17) on our live stream at http://www.centralavejazzfest.com/ We will kick off the four days of programming by taking it back to where it all began with a rebroadcast of the mu...st-see documentary, Central Ave LIVE!: 1st Central Ave. Jazz Festival Documentary 1996 revisiting the music and the history, with interviews and performances from Central Avenue musicians Buddy Collette, Roy Porter, Clora Bryant, Marl Young, Melba Liston, Mickey Champion, The Clara Ward Singers, Jackie Kelso, Ernie Andrews, and others. As well as, a LA Currents discussion about the upcoming, highly anticipated Central Avenue Angels Walk, a self-guided historic walking trail. For more information on the 25th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival please visit http://www.centralavejazzfest.com/ #centralavejazzfest #thenew9th #jazz #free #festivals #onlineevents http://www.centralavejazzfest.com/line-up

Call us at 324-691-2726 to find out how to enroll in this program!

We are thrilled to announce for the first time, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival (Dec. 14-17) will be televised on LA Cityview Channel 35, which is available on all cable providers within the City of Los Angeles! You can also watch all the musical performances (Dec. 15-17) on our live stream at http://www.centralavejazzfest.com/! Register today to get your link and get ready to relax with some amazing jazz! #centralavejazzfest #jazz #concert #southla #centralavenue

Today's the largest global day of giving of the year. Consider making a donation of $20.05 to CRCD in honor of the year we were founded - 2005! https://www.coalitionrcd.org/donations/

CRCD was founded in 2005 by a group of community leaders in response to the lack of opportunities and challenges faced by young people in South Los Angeles. In recognition of our 15-year anniversary, and in honor of the year we were established, your $20.05 donation will help us provide hygiene kits, welcome home kits, snacks and so much more to the youth in our programs and housing. You can donate on Facebook, or on our secure website at https://www.coalitionrcd.org/donations/ or text ‘CRCD’ to 707070. Let’s work together to make a difference and change lives. We appreciate you!!

We are happy to share with you a recording of the community workshop discussing Retail and Commercial Space at the Vermont Manchester development. In this workshop, we discussed the importance of having a grocer and local retailers occupy the space. The FAQ will be posted soon. For more information regarding the Vermont Manchester development, please check the website at www.vmtpp.com. #crcd_southla #SouthLa #Retail #CommercialSpace

It's the giving season and we’re asking for your help. Your donation to CRCD will help us expand the ways we are able to give to the most vulnerable in our community. Whether it is $5, $20, or more, your donation will allow us to: Purchase additional hygiene kits or snacks for the transition-age youth experiencing homelessness who depend on our services at Ruth’s Place Provide additional ‘Welcome Home’ kits to our new residents in permanent supportive housing Increas...e our community service projects in South LA And so much more! Every little bit helps, and we welcome all donations. #givingthanks #southla #youth #youthdevelopment #nonprofit #supportivehousing #workforcedevelopment

Mark your calendars!! You don’t want to miss the Central Avenue Jazz Festival broadcast. It’s free to view from the comfort of your home so register today to get the information on when and where to watch the 25th Anniversary showcase! Central Avenue Jazz Festival Curren D. Price, Jr. #centralavejazzfest #southla #crcd_southla

Last week we had the honor of joining with partners to gift Thanksgiving dinner to the residents at Pueblo Del Rio! CRCD provided 110 fresh produce boxes from Worldwide Produce, CRCD Enterprises facilitated the delivery, and our team members joined our community partners to make it happen. We are thankful for the opportunity to be of service to the community. Today, we would like to give thanks to our sponsors, our donors, our CRCD Team, and the South LA community for your support of our commitment to changing lives and building neighborhoods responsibly. #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #givingthanks #southla

Update: The 31 postcards thanking our Veterans were successfully picked up by the Habitat for Humanity volunteered coordinator and we also collected an additional 50 cards from our youth and CRCD team members! Giving Thanks - Always! #HabitatforHumanityLA #crcd_southla #community #veterans #Americorps #nonprofit #givingthanks #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

A big shoutout to all the AmeriCorps members, CRCD participants, and our President/CEO Mark Wilson for working with Habitat for Humanity to hand sign 31 cards for Veterans. Thank you Nagera and Omar for organizing this incredible opportunity! #changinglives #HabitatforHumanity #nonprofit #community #endhomelessness #veterans #Americorps

Thank you, Curren D. Price, Jr., Mayor Eric Garcetti, and LA Family Housing! We are excited to welcome the new residents to Residences in Main and provide on-site supportive services as they start a new chapter! #changinglives #southla #crcd_southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #endhomelessness

We’re getting for the Residences on Main grand opening - 49 new homes for families and transition-age youth currently experiencing homelessness will soon be housed! You are also welcome to watch the live-feed at https://www.facebook.com/CurrenDPriceJr. #changinglives #realestate #nonprofit #supportivehousing #southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

Don’t forget to RSVP to get your Zoom link and join us in celebrating the grand opening of Residences on Main! #ChangingLives #nonprofit #realestate #supportivehousing #endhomelessness

We're Hiring! Come work with us as we continue our mission of Changing Lives, and Building Neighborhoods Responsibly. Visit https://bit.ly/Work-at-CRCD to learn how to apply! #changinglives #jobs #JobSeekers #southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

We invite you to join us for the virtual grand opening of Residences on Main! RSVP here for the Zoom link - https://bit.ly/Residences_on_Main. We partnered with LA Family Housing to build the four-story apartment complex that will provide new permanent homes to 25 transition-age youth and 24 families who are currently experiencing homelessness. We hope you can share in our excitement on Friday, November 20th at 8:45 am for the live-stream event!... #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #changinglives #soutla #supportivehousing #nonprofit #housing #endhomelessness

Happy Friday! We’re honoring Veteran Enrique Fernandez today with a resource fair and community service. Drop by and see us between 10:30 am 12:30 pm today at 4909 Marionwood Dr. in Culver City to join in the fun and learn about free job training, education, paid internships and so much more! #veteran #youth #youthdevelopment #crcd_southla #changinglives #resources #education #americorps

After leaving Detroit to pursue a fresh start in Los Angeles, construction worker Ahmad found himself unhoused. Needing a consistent place to sleep and build his financial independence, Ahmad sought help at CRCD where staffers worked diligently to pair him with Safe Place for Youth’s Host Home Program. The consistent contact and professional interactions Ahmad had with the team at CRCD made him feel that they had his back, and gave him confidence during the pairing process. T...hrough the Host Home Program, Ahmad found a home for the next 3-6 months with his host and new friend Pat, who also worked in construction. Currently working at the LAX construction site, Ahmad is excited to for the opportunity to save money, fix his credit, and improve his financial outlook! Congratulations and Good Luck, Ahmad! #changinglives #youth #youthdevelopment #nonprofit #community #housing #homelessness #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

We are happy to share with you a recording of the community workshop discussing Affordable Housing at the Vermont Manchester development. In this workshop, we discussed the components of affordable housing within the Vermont Knolls community. For more information regarding the Vermont Manchester development, please check out the website at www.vmtpp.com. #crcd_southla #buildinghousingforthehomeless #community #SouthLA #changinglives #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing

We’re hosting a virtual Friends and Family Day at 3:00 today! Log in to Zoom and use the meeting ID in the flyer to join us and hear how easy it is for you to sign up for paid internships, hands-on training, and so much more! Come talk to us, you might even win a prize! Tell your friends #changinglives #youth #nonprofit #education #internships

We are happy to share with you a recording of the community workshop discussing Local Hire at the Vermont Manchester development. In this workshop, we discussed the importance of hiring from within the local community. The FAQ and answers can be found in the comments below. For more information regarding the Vermont Manchester Development, Please check out the website at www.vmtpp.com. #crcd_southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #community #SouthLA #changinglives #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing #education #nonprofit BRIDGE Housing Primestor Development Metro

Your vote is your voice! Make sure you're heard on November 3rd! Join us on Friday, Oct. 16th, for a voter registration workshop in partnership with A Place Called Home. Learn how to register to vote and get the chance to win $50 gift cards! If you have any questions, please contact Marcee at [email protected]. #vote #registertovote #crcd_southla #southla #bethedifference

Join us in celebrating that CRCD has been designated as an EnVision Center by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The center is the first of its kind to open in the City of Los Angeles and will enhance CRCD’s full spectrum of services addressing youth and workforce development, education, housing instability, and long-term system neglect. As an EnVision Center, CRCD will expand their capacity to serve the South Los Angeles community by growing their e...xisting partnerships to include connections to federal agencies to bring new resources to the community. Thanks to the EnVision Center designation, CRCD was referred to Worldwide Produce through USDA. That partnership which has already resulted in hundreds of fresh produce boxes delivered to area residents to address food insecurity in the area. Check out our video announcement! #crcd_southla #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #makingadifference #EnVisionCenter #nonprofit

We are happy to share with you a recording of the first community workshop discussing the Vermont Manchester development. In this workshop, we discussed the development design and revealed the specifics of the project. The FAQ and answers can be found in the comments below. For more information regarding the Vermont Manchester development, please check out the website at www.vmtpp.com. #crcd_soutla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #community #SouthLA #changinglives #Afford...ableHousing #SupportiveHousing #education BRIDGE Housing Primestor Development Metro Los Angeles

We're handing out FREE food boxes tomorrow! If you or someone you know needs assistance with food, we are working with the office of Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr. & Worldwide Produce to give away free produce boxes tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the VCN YouthSource Center, 1006 E. 28th St., LA 90011. The boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis so get there early! #crcd_soutla #produceboxes #changinglives #nonprofit #SouthLA #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

Don't forget to register for tonight's webinar discussing Local Hire at the Vermont Manchester Community Workshop. Here's the link to register and get your Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Vermont-Manchester-Community We look forward to joining you in the conversation! #community #crcd_soutla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #nonprofit #changinglives #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing

In remembrance of 9/11, today was a Day of Service for CRCD. Our team was at Pueblo Del Rio delivering produce boxes and telling the residents about our services offered in the neighborhood. The South Los Angeles YouthBuild Team was there building and finishing new benches and cleaning up around the common areas. We are happy to be of service to the community! May we never forget. #changinglives #youthbuild #neverforget #youthbuildusa #crcd_soutla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #nonprofit

We're working on 3 new affordable and permanent supportive housing developments in South LA! In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved the release of funds in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the construction of Marcella Gardens, a proposed permanent supportive housing project at 6714 S. Main Street. Check out this article from Urbanize.LA! #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #crcd_soutla #changinglives #SouthLA #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing #nonprofit #thisi...saffordablehousing https://urbanize.la//seven-la-affordable-housing-projects-

Central Avenue's rich history of jazz earned it the title of 42nd Street of the West Coast! On September 4, 1931, Club Alabam opened, much to the delight of columnist Harry Levette of the famed black newspaper, the California Eagle, run by Charlotta Bass. "The dizzy white lights are dancing daringly again, lightsome, lilting, laughter is tinkling from lips curved merrily in happy faces... as the gay, many-colored gowns of women of all races flutter like so many tropic butt...erflies." Check out this article from LAist for some inspiring history of our South LA neighborhood. https://laist.com//club_alabam_central_avenue_center_los_a #jazz #SouthLA #jazzhistory #dunbar #centralavenue #clubalabam

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's Vermont Manchester Community Workshop! We will be discussing the new development at 8500 S. Vermont Ave. Hear from the developers, ask questions, and provide your input! You need to register to get the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-manchester-development #community #communitydevelopment #southla #affordablehousing #changinglives #economicdevelopment #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #nonprofit #realestate

Register today for a series of community workshops! - https://mailchi.mp//vermont_manchester_community_workshops

Don't miss CRCD President, CEO & Co-founder Mark Wilson Crcd discussing our work focusing on changing lives and building neighborhoods responsibly. Since 2005, CRCD has focused its efforts on the historic South Central community of Vernon-Central, with a mission to better 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. Listen an...d learn how this community in South LA is evolving, and how CRCD’s work whether in youth empowerment; workforce and economic development; affordable housing; or efforts to preserve its rich cultural history are having an impact. To learn more and get involved, please visit https://civitasla.com/changing-lives-and-building-neighbor/ #changinglives #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #southla #makingadifference

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We are almost done with our Residence on Main (ROM) affordable housing project we are developing in partnership with LA Family Housing and we are happy to share this great article by Urbanize LA! In addition to ROM, CRCD will begin construction on 3 more projects this Fall consisting of one 60 unit development, one 52 unit development and another 103 unit affordable housing development in South Los Angeles. The developments combined will target families, Veterans, Transitional Age Youth and Individuals (PSH). https://urbanize.la//facade-revealed-supportive-housing-69 Mark Wilson Crcd Alejandro Martinez

How can Black and Brown communities work together to address endemic inequality amidst the current #COVID19 pandemic and national protests? Tune in to this Thur...sday's 'Fireside CharLA' (5:30 pm) for an in-depth discussion on Brown/Black Justice and Coalition Building with guest speakers: Alex Sanchez Executive Director, Homies Unidos Christian Contreras Esq. - Justice X Stephen A. King Esq. - Justice X Skipp Townsend Executive Director, 2nd Call RSVP HERE: unitedlatinxfund.org/fireside_charla_8_13 English/Spanish Interpretation Available Interpretación Inglés/Español Disponible Presented by United Latinx Fund & Latino Coalition of Los Angeles. #UnitedLatinxFund #LCLA #Latinx #Latino #LosAngeles

Register today for a series of Vermont-Manchester Community Workshops to hear updates and provide your input! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-manchester-development #housing #changinglives #southla #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth #affordablehousing

Our youth leaders have been hard at work preparing space for a community garden at Pueblo Del Rio! Special thanks to program participants from South Los Angeles YouthBuild USA, YouthBuild Charter School of California, AmeriCorps, Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), and Summer Youth Employment Program through the Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department. Stay tuned for exciting developments at Pueblo and updates on this awesome community service project! #communitygarden #southla #youthbuild #JAG #changinglives #nonprofit #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth

While we can’t enjoy the 25th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival together this year, we can share some memories. We can’t forget the the food, the art, the sharing with our neighbors, and good times! Central Avenue Jazz Festival Curren D. Price, Jr. Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles

We are missing the 25th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival this year due to #covid19. We always look forward to celebrating the legacy of the historic Central Avenue and one of the last few genuine jazz celebrations left in the Southern California region. This FREE family-friendly event allows the entire Los Angeles community to honor the history of Central Avenue by paying tribute to jazz greats while putting a spotlight on the younger emerging artists that are continuing... this rich art form. Here's a look back at performers from 2019 and our amazing youth leaders who show up and work hard for the community! #jazz #jazzfestival #centralavenuejazzfest #southla #music #community #centralavenue #festivals #New9th Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles Curren D. Price, Jr. Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Check it out! The great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pays homage to the rich jazz history of Central Avenue. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival celebrates the legacy of the historic Central Avenue and is one of the last few genuine jazz celebrations left in the Southern California region. #New9th #CentralAvenue #Jazz #CentralAvenueJazzFest #Music #Lakers #BLM #Covid19 #Festivals #SouthLA... Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles Curren D. Price, Jr. Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs https://www.latimes.com//2/central-avenue-los-angeles-jazz

Usually, at this time of the year, we are busy getting ready for the Central Avenue Jazz Festival. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the jazz festival and we are going to miss this annual tradition. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival is working on bringing you a virtual festival until then, enjoy this video from the very 1st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival! Enjoy! #jazzfestival #southla #music #jazz ... "https://www.youtube.com/embed/GdEuDAZgxw8"

Shout out to all the CRCD team members who participated in Angeleno Card distribution! In 5 weeks, our dedicated teams distributed 1,349 cards totaling $1,288,210 to Angelenos financially hit by COVID-19. We couldn’t have done it without your support and commitment to our community. We continue to remain open to serve South LA through our youth development programs, workforce development, Ruth’s Place our drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. ... Call us for an appointment at 213.743.6193. Economic & Workforce Development Department #changinglives #makingadifference #southla #covid19 #buildinghousingforhomelessyouth