A Spotlight on Community Empowerment: Byron Pitts Interviews CCD’s Executive Director K Bain

CCD and K. Bain, were highlighted on an ABC News Nightline Special for their dedicated efforts in addressing gun violence and advocating for community-led public safety. CCD, through its Human Justice infrastructure, has successfully provided access to resources and support services for individuals and families in systemically disinvested communities, exemplified by their impactful work in […]

Empowering Communities: Are You Ready Community Outreach

Community Capacity Development and K Bain are delighted to welcome brother Julius Lee to the Human Justice Network. We are committed to nurturing his non-profit, Are You Ready Community Outreach INC, through Operation Freedom, CCD’s initiative aimed at bolstering the impact of non-profit organizations serving black and brown youth in underserved communities. The mission of […]

Empowering Communities: CCD Visits Newburgh Youthbuild

Recently, Executive Director K Bain and the dedicated team at CCD had the privilege of visiting BLK Hudson and LYNC Lounge in Newburgh, where they were introduced to the transformative work of Newburgh Youthbuild. Led by visionary founder Melanie Collins, Newburgh Youthbuild is making waves in the community by providing invaluable opportunities for underserved youth. […]

Personality of the Month Saeeda Lesley Dunston

Personality of the Month
Saeeda Lesley Dunston

Since August, 2014, Saeeda Lesly Dunston has served as Chief Executive Officer at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, the oldest Black-founded and Black-led organization in Queens. Dunston is recognized among her peers and human service providers throughout New York State for developing and implementing culturally competent programs and services that address the challenges encountered by […]

Connie Rhodes - Personality of the Month

Personality of the Month: Connie Rhodes

Her specialties are in synergy with our Human Justice and Healing framework that encompasses trauma informed care, youth violence prevention and cultural competency. As a courageous community advocate, Rhodes has managed Brand BUILD workforce development programs, geared towards teaching at-risk youth how to run their own business, while successfully encouraging them to pursue higher education. […]