Our Mission

The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is a community development corporation serving the Vernon-Central neighborhood in South Los Angeles.  With a focus on youth & young adults, CRCD's mission is 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 of South Los Angeles.  CRCD works with residents, businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders to foster a safe and economically vibrant community where young people have opportunities to thrive and contribute to neighborhood revitalization.  CRCD was founded in 2005 with assistance from the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.