Youth Development Commission

The Youth Development Commission is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Robert O. Dulin, Jr. who served as Vice-Chair of our board faithfully and fervently. His leadership, wisdom, and commitment to our mission of enhancing the lives of children and families with compassion will impact for a lifetime. For that, we will forever be grateful to the legacy and seeds planted as we continue forward.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we GIVE! Please support us on this national giving day and beyond. Donations can be make by clicking on our website at www.ydcdetroit.org

The Detroit team building with other leaders at the Black Male Achievement Promise of Place Convene. We came deep with knowledge and power via YDC, CBMA, United Way, Black Family Development, Skillman, Don Bosco, Public Allies, City Council and Defenders Office.

Wishing our partner Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) a successful Count Day! Everyday COUNTS...all day everyday!

While we're having a national conversation about who should take a knee or stand for the anthem, YDC is demanding change and taking a knee for education injustice and inequality in our schools. This includes textbooks, teachers, training, toilet paper, safety and MORE! Our Radio-Thon was beyond raising support dollars but to heightened awareness within our communities and schools. A few snapshots of who joined us in demanding change!

Sound check is going down right now! Less than 12 hours before we go LIVE‼️‼️

It's so hard to say goodbye! We had 8 AmeriCorps members complete their annual year of service including 3 members who gave us two terms! We couldn't have made the powerful impacts in our communities and schools without you. Our youth are stronger, wiser and college/career ready today because of you. Good luck at your next level challenges. 🌟

Wishing all of our youth, parents and teachers a great first day back to school! Safe travels throughout!

Our summer youth workers went through a real life Shark Tank experience the past six weeks with our partner Dream Deferred. They were engaged in leadership and entrepreneurship training which involved developing a business, marketing and product plan. We had some great presentations on display over the weekend at MSU-Detroit Center. Congratulations to all of you on a job well done! Each youth received seed money to jumpstart their project vision.

NOW HIRING!!!!!!!!!!

We are actively recruiting AmeriCorps members for the Success Mentor Project; a national initiative to eradicate chronic school absenteeism in our schools. Our project partners include Detroit Public Schools Community District, My Brothers Keeper, Michigan Community Service Commission and United Way.

The Youth Development Commission has been awarded an AmeriCorps grant to to utilize members as a strategy to assist with solving this complex issue. YDC will recruit, train and support AmeriCorps members to provide direct services addressing chronic absenteeism among students enrolled in one of 13 priority Detroit Public Schools.

Please contact our offices at 313-963-8916 to speak with YDC staff members William Paris or Kaye Sutherland.

We're now into our second week of the summer youth employment program! We have 8,000 youth working under Grow Detroit Young Talent (GDYT). YDC serves as a proud and productive Lead Agency on the project.

Below is just a snapshot of our youth in action at orientation and worksites! Please join us in applause for all the youth making it happen while in a meaningful work experience!