PROGRAMS & SERVICES

WCDC is involved in the successful empowerment of its community members through a number of outreach services

We engage in a number of programs and services across various sectors, including housing development and counseling, community outreach, leadership development and civic engagement. The programs and services in which member organizations are most likely to be engaged are community outreach, job training, family services (including ministry) and youth development. Five of the twelve are also engaged in housing development, and three are engaged in small business development.

Housing

Business Development

Job
Training

Family
Services

Senior
Services

Youth
Development

Education

Food
Pantry

Arts &
Culture

Voter
Registration

Census

Community
Outreach

Job Training & Placement

8 WCDC members providing job training and placement services reported a total of 4,895 clients, with 4,254 completing the program, with an 87% completion rate. Of this number, 1,265, or 29.7%, were placed in permanent jobs. The average hourly wage was $10.83, which translates into annual compensation of $21,660. It should be noted that a significant number of the clients are formerly-incarcerated individuals, and others who have challenges finding employment.