Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Changing Lives, Building Neighborhoods Responsibly
Youth Development Programs
We enroll new students age 16-24 every 5-8 weeks. Our high school program is located on campus at LA Trade Technical College.
Workforce and Economic Development
These services are free of charge for job seekers and offer access to potential employers as well as the opportunity to gain employment on the spot
Real Estate Development
We develop and operate rental housing for youth and young adults, families, seniors, individuals with special needs, and other low-income households.
Housing & Support Services
We advocate permanent housing and support services for our most challenged populations including homeless youth and families or those with mental health diagnosis.

CRCD Enterprises
Whether you are a homeowner, property management company, real estate developer, commercial business, or public agency. CRCD Enterprises is qualified to meet your immediate service needs.
Latest News
Get the latest news and press releases from the CRCD right here.
CRCD Named First HUD EnVision Center in Los Angeles
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (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.
Congratulations Jennail!
Jennail is really excited to elevate into the person she envisions herself to be and she is now putting herself in the position to be one of the top Women in Construction and, ultimately, establish the 1st All Women Construction Crew from Vernon-Central South Los Angeles!
CRCD Named First EnVision Center in Los Angeles
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (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 existing 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.
A True Must See Experience
Building a stronger community starts with you! Understanding your community and its needs is essential for the growth and support for strong community ethics.
See how Coalition for Responsible Community Development helps organize community efforts.
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 on-the-job training to vulnerable individuals. Their fully insured and licensed professional maintenance services company serves the Central Avenue Historic Business District with street cleaning, bulky item removal, and graffiti abatement services.
See how the CRCD Enterprises crew is making a difference in South LA.
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