Coalition for Responsible Community Development
Coalition for Responsible Community Development is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering clothing, education, employment, financial, food, housing, mental health, training, and youth services. Offers employment development, education and housing support for youth and adults.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Clothing, Education, Employment, Financial, Food, Housing, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.coalitionrcd.org/
- EIN
- 202445113
Services
BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program
CRCD operates BusinessSource Centers providing aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with consulting, business planning, loan packaging, access to microloans, marketing, workforce hiring, tax credit guidance, and an intensive Entrepreneur Training Program.
Eligibility: Open to resident entrepreneurs, microenterprises, and small businesses located within South Los Angeles and the broader City of Los Angeles.
Application: Call (323) 450-7226 (Southeast LA) or (323) 596-7090 (South LA), email info@coalitionrcd.org, or complete the online inquiry form.
Fees: Services are provided at no cost.
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with evenings and Saturdays available upon appointment. Alternate Washington Blvd location is by appointment only.
Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center
Provides adult job seekers with employment services including free computer and internet access, resume and interview coaching, job fairs, industry training, financial education, free tax assistance, and targeted pathways such as LA:RISE, BCO, Targeted Local Hire, LARCA 2.0, and INVEST.
Eligibility: Adults, dislocated workers, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and adult probationers seeking employment assistance.
Application: Complete the online WorkSource Center application, email wdd-adult@coalitionrcd.org, call (213) 763-5951, or attend an orientation session.
Fees: All services and recruitment events are free of charge for job seekers.
Schedule: Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General orientations take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM; Construction trade orientation is held Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center
Supports youth and young adults with high school completion, career pathways, paid work experience, tutoring, financial education, and specialized initiatives including YouthBuild, AmeriCorps, JLAG, and Summer Youth Employment.
Eligibility: Youth and young adults ages 16–24 (ages 14–21 for summer youth employment), including transition-age youth, foster youth, justice-involved youth, and those facing housing instability.
Application: Complete the online interest form, call (213) 763-5951, email wdd-youth@coalitionrcd.org, or attend an orientation session.
Fees: All youth education and employment services are free.
Schedule: Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Orientation sessions are held Mondays at 3:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM.
CRCD Academy Diploma Program
An alternative high school program operated in partnership with Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and YouthBuild Charter School of California, offering an accelerated path to a high school diploma or HiSET with paid training and construction skills.
Eligibility: Young people ages 16–24 seeking an alternative high school path, including out-of-school or out-of-work youth and those on work release or alternative sentencing.
Application: Submit an online application or attend an orientation session Mondays at 3:00 PM or Wednesdays at 1:00 PM at the VCN YouthSource Center.
Fees: Program is free and provides paid work experience and training.
Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center
Drop-in center providing homeless youth with basic need provisions, including clothing, meals, showers, and transportation assistance, alongside case management, life skills classes, mental health assessments, and housing navigation.
Eligibility: Youth and young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness.
Application: Call (323) 432-2440 or visit the temporary location at 3103 South Grand Ave during building maintenance.
Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Leads the Youth Coordinated Entry System (SPA 6) and coordinates permanent supportive housing and support services, including Time-Limited Subsidies (TLS), homelessness prevention, problem solving, CSBG rental assistance, housing navigation, campus peer navigation, and intensive case management (ICMS).
Eligibility: Youth, families, seniors, and individuals with special needs experiencing or at risk of homelessness in South Los Angeles.
Application: Complete the online interest form and call the Housing and Support Services department directly at (323) 432-2440.
Locations
- Administration Office, 2510 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- Ruth’s Place and CES Temporary Location, 3103 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007 — Temporary contact location while 4775 S Broadway undergoes maintenance.
- Vernon-Central Network YouthSource Center, 1006 E 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90011 — Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Orientations Mondays at 3:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM.
- CRCD Partners Office, 2332 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center, 400 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015 — Located at Tom Bradley Center for Student Life. Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Orientations Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
- CRCD WorkSource Center Satellite Location, 4201 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- Pueblo Del Rio Social Hall, 1801 E 53rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90015
- CRCD Academy, 400 W Washington Blvd., Sage Hall H-130, Los Angeles, CA, 90015 — Located on the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College campus.
- CRCD Enterprises, 2415 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- Southeast Los Angeles BusinessSource Center, 3761 S. Hill St. Unit #1, Los Angeles, CA, 90007 — Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; evenings and Saturdays by appointment.
- Southeast Los Angeles BusinessSource Center Alternate Location, 200 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015 — By appointment only.
- South LA BusinessSource Center, 5444 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90043
Questions
What does Coalition for Responsible Community Development offer?
Coalition for Responsible Community Development offers BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program, Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center, Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center, CRCD Academy Diploma Program, Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center, and Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES).
Where is Coalition for Responsible Community Development?
Coalition for Responsible Community Development is at 2510 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 3103 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, 1006 E 28th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 2332 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 400 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, 4201 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 1801 E 53rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, 400 W Washington Blvd., Sage Hall H-130, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, 2415 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 3761 S. Hill St. Unit #1, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, 200 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, and 5444 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90043.
How do I contact Coalition for Responsible Community Development?
To reach Coalition for Responsible Community Development, visit https://www.coalitionrcd.org/.
Who is eligible for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program?
Eligibility for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program: Open to resident entrepreneurs, microenterprises, and small businesses located within South Los Angeles and the broader City of Los Angeles.
When is BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program available?
Schedule for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with evenings and Saturdays available upon appointment. Alternate Washington Blvd location is by appointment only.
Does BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program cost anything?
Fees for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program: Services are provided at no cost.
How do I apply for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program?
Application for BusinessSource Centers Services and Entrepreneur Training Program: Call (323) 450-7226 (Southeast LA) or (323) 596-7090 (South LA), email info@coalitionrcd.org, or complete the online inquiry form.
Who is eligible for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center?
Eligibility for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center: Adults, dislocated workers, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and adult probationers seeking employment assistance.
When is Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center available?
Schedule for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center: Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General orientations take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM; Construction trade orientation is held Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
Does Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center cost anything?
Fees for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center: All services and recruitment events are free of charge for job seekers.
How do I apply for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center?
Application for Adult Workforce Development / Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center: Complete the online WorkSource Center application, email wdd-adult@coalitionrcd.org, call (213) 763-5951, or attend an orientation session.
Who is eligible for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center?
Eligibility for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center: Youth and young adults ages 16–24 (ages 14–21 for summer youth employment), including transition-age youth, foster youth, justice-involved youth, and those facing housing instability.
When is Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center available?
Schedule for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center: Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Orientation sessions are held Mondays at 3:00 PM and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM.
Does Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center cost anything?
Fees for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center: All youth education and employment services are free.
How do I apply for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center?
Application for Workforce Development for Youth & VCN YouthSource Center: Complete the online interest form, call (213) 763-5951, email wdd-youth@coalitionrcd.org, or attend an orientation session.
Who is eligible for CRCD Academy Diploma Program?
Eligibility for CRCD Academy Diploma Program: Young people ages 16–24 seeking an alternative high school path, including out-of-school or out-of-work youth and those on work release or alternative sentencing.
Does CRCD Academy Diploma Program cost anything?
Fees for CRCD Academy Diploma Program: Program is free and provides paid work experience and training.
How do I apply for CRCD Academy Diploma Program?
Application for CRCD Academy Diploma Program: Submit an online application or attend an orientation session Mondays at 3:00 PM or Wednesdays at 1:00 PM at the VCN YouthSource Center.
Who is eligible for Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center?
Eligibility for Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center: Youth and young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness.
How do I apply for Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center?
Application for Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center: Call (323) 432-2440 or visit the temporary location at 3103 South Grand Ave during building maintenance.
Who is eligible for Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES)?
Eligibility for Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES): Youth, families, seniors, and individuals with special needs experiencing or at risk of homelessness in South Los Angeles.
How do I apply for Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES)?
Application for Housing & Support Services and Coordinated Entry System (CES): Complete the online interest form and call the Housing and Support Services department directly at (323) 432-2440.
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