Center for Community Development

What Center for Community Development does

Center for Community Development (CCD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on September 27, 2004 by James E. Warren, operating from a single site in Chicago's South Shore community. The organization delivers three integrated program lines: (1) youth development through the Steps to Manhood Program serving boys ages 7-17 with mentoring, college counseling, financial literacy, and academic support; (2) family programs providing case management for families affected by mental health conditions and support groups for individuals in recovery from substance abuse; and (3) economic development programs encompassing entrepreneurship training, job readiness training, and real estate redevelopment initiatives. CCD employs between 1-10 staff and operates using a collective governance structure with a resident board and consensus-based decision-making, applying Christian Community Development principles alongside Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) methodology.

The organization's business model is donation-based, with tax-deductible contributions processed through PayPal's hosted button system; no program fees are charged to beneficiaries. Services are delivered directly through partnerships with Christ Bible Church of Chicago, Impact Ministries, Hales Franciscan High School, and the Hales Franciscan Alumni Association, which provide facility access and beneficiary referrals. Marketing relies on organic digital channels (website, Facebook, YouTube) and a referral relationship with Tutor/Mentor Connection. CCD has no proprietary technology platform, no app, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed APIs or integrations beyond payment processing. Program effectiveness is measured via pre and post-program surveys, though quantitative outcomes are not published.

Name

Center for Community Development

Legal name

Center for Community Development

Website

https://cfcdevelopment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Center for Community Development is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Chicago's South Shore community delivering youth mentoring, family recovery support, and economic development programs to inner city boys and families through church and school partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Community development programs
• Financial literacy education
• Substance abuse support
• Job readiness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Center for Community Development is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers youth, family, and economic development programs in Chicago's South Shore community. Core offerings include the Steps To Manhood youth mentoring program for boys ages 7-17, family recovery and case management services for adults 18+, and economic empowerment programs covering entrepreneurship training, job readiness, and real estate redevelopment.

Product overview

The Center for Community Development (CCD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a single integrated social services organization offering youth development, family support, and economic empowerment programs. The core programs include the Steps To Manhood Program for boys ages 7-17, Youth Programs (mentoring, college counseling, financial literacy), Family Programs (case management and substance abuse support groups), and Economic Development Programs (entrepreneurship, job readiness, real estate redevelopment). These programs work together to provide comprehensive support services addressing the social, emotional, educational, and economic needs of inner city boys and families in Chicago's South Shore community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steps To Manhood Program A youth mentoring and character development program serving boys ages 7-17 in the South Shore community of Chicago, providing social emotional guidance, academic support, and mentorship to help participants transition into adulthood.
• Youth Programs A suite of services for inner city youth including mentoring, college counseling, and financial literacy education designed to support academic achievement and future success.
• Family Programs Recovery and support services for adults ages 18 and older, including case management for families affected by mental health conditions and support groups for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
• Economic Development Programs Comprehensive economic empowerment services including entrepreneurship training, job readiness training, and real estate redevelopment initiatives aimed at building economic capacity within the South Shore community.
• How to Start and Run a Business Class An entrepreneurship training class that teaches aspiring community entrepreneurs how to start and operate a business, covering business planning, registration, and management fundamentals.
• Job Readiness Training Employment preparation program that trains men and boys in resume creation, interviewing techniques, and computer literacy to improve job placement outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs evaluated using pre and post program surveys to measure accomplishments

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christ Bible Church of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaborative relationship providing access to facilities and services to accommodate youth and families in the South Shore community. The church partnership is central to the Christian Community Development approach.
• Impact MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing additional support services and facilities for youth and family programs, expanding the range of services available to CCD participants.
• Hales Franciscan High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing access to facilities and supporting academic programs for youth participants. Collaboration enables college counseling and educational support services.
• Hales Franciscan Alumni AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association partnership supporting mentorship and community development initiatives through connection to alumni network.
• Tutor/Mentor ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral and resource network partnership providing access to additional tutoring and mentorship resources for program participants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Resurrection Project: Faith-rooted, Pilsen-based community organization advancing immigrant rights, civic engagement, and economic development in Chicago neighborhoods. Closely mirrors CCD's Christian Community Development plus place-based economic development approach in a different Chicago community.
• Chicago Lights: Faith-based non-profit social service arm of Fourth Presbyterian Church serving low-income Chicago youth and families through tutoring, mentoring, and case management. Directly comparable to CCD's faith-rooted approach blending youth mentoring, academic support, and family services.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago: Mentor-mentee match organization serving Chicago-area youth, including boys in underserved neighborhoods. Direct peer to CCD because both run volunteer-driven, one-on-one youth mentoring programs targeting similar inner-city demographics.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago: Multi-site youth development non-profit on Chicago's South and West Sides offering mentoring, academic support, and college/career readiness. Directly comparable to CCD because both target at-risk Chicago youth with after-school programming, mentorship, and college counseling.
• I Grow Chicago: Englewood-rooted community development non-profit pursuing community revitalization through youth programming, economic development, and resident-led initiatives. Mirror to CCD's South Shore work — both focus on place-based community development in distressed Chicago South Side neighborhoods.
• 100 Black Men of Chicago: Mentoring and education-focused chapter serving Black youth through mentorship, college prep, and economic empowerment. Comparable to CCD's Steps to Manhood focus on mentoring Black boys (ages 7-17) for character, academic, and life-skills outcomes.
• Habitat for Humanity Chicago: Non-profit housing organization focused on homeownership, real estate redevelopment, and neighborhood revitalization across Chicago. Comparable to CCD on the real estate redevelopment component of its Economic Development programs and place-based South Side community strategy.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Large multi-site Chicago non-profit offering youth development, family services, and community programming. Overlaps with CCD on youth and family programming but operates at much larger scale and geographic reach across Chicagoland.
• Chicago Urban League: Established Chicago civil rights and workforce development organization offering youth education, housing, and economic empowerment programs citywide. Broader portfolio than CCD but overlapping on youth education, job readiness, and community economic development targeting similar South Side demographics.

Others

• Tutor/Mentor Connection: Chicago-based intermediary that connects volunteer tutors and mentors to youth programs across the city. Not a direct peer but a documented GTM/referral partner of CCD and a node in the same mentoring ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGBSXMzvdvsHYXaJQ7Ti-wg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Center-for-Community-Development-NFP-68736357155

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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