50+ Years of Empowering Pittsburgh's Youth
A Legacy of Community Enrichment
OUR MISSION
At Manchester Youth Development Center, we strive to offer a welcoming, safe, and caring environment for young people and their families by nurturing academic, social and emotional development.
OUR VISION
Manchester Youth Development Center envisions a future where youth flourish academically, socially, financially, and emotionally, strengthened by a supportive and secure environment.
OUR VALUES
Our organization encourages innovation, collaboration, and engagement, honoring our legacy while shaping a brighter future for the young people and the community we serve.
Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) has been a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s Northside community since 1968. Born during a time of social and racial tensions, MYDC began as a recreational haven for local youth, offering a positive alternative to street life.
Our journey of growth includes:
1975
1975: Incorporation with a school-based after-school curriculum
Today, MYDC shares facilities with Manchester Academic Charter School, maximizing resources and community impact. We’re proud that over 60% of our staff are Northside residents, with many being former students or parents of MYDC children. Our mission goes beyond problem-solving; we focus on holistic child development, preparing youth to become engaged, productive citizens. Through family mobilization and positive goal-setting, MYDC continues to be a catalyst for change in our community. Join us in our ongoing mission to empower Pittsburgh’s youth and build a stronger Northside.
MYDC Programs
The goal of the MYDC After-School program is to provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere to promote positive youth development for students in grades K to 6.
The Future Leaders Summer Program is an extension of the After-School program with daily programming for rising 1st-6th grade students this summer!
Training Wheels Childcare Center is a child development program with a nurturing environment and quality care at affordable rates for children aged 3 to 5.
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Through the generous support of our donors, MYDC can create the building blocks of better lives and a stronger community.
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