Our Mission

The North Side Citizens Coalition is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive community revitalization for those residing, working and utilizing institutions on the north side of Youngstown, Ohio

It’s been a quarter of a century since the North Side Citizens’ Coalition was chartered—25 years of commitment to the revitalization of the North Side business and residential communities.

Coalition Programs

The Coalition’s core neighborhood activities consist of six programs, addressing a variety of needs for those living and working in the area.

Recognizing the architectural beauty behind many of the abandoned and dilapidated structures, the Coalition’s Preservation Programs aggressively protects landmarks in historically significant neighborhoods by acquiring and completely restoring properties as single family homes and supporting the exterior maintenance efforts of property for owners who occupy properties in the neighborhood.

Business growth is encouraged through the Economic Development Programs, which offers owners the necessary information to help them start and grow their businesses. And, taking its cue from the quote “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”.  

Accomplishments and Achievements

Over the years, the Coalition has made significant progress in achieving a renaissance for the community. As part of the Wick Park Model Neighborhood Project, 26 homeowners were given “mini-grants” for improvements. Rayen High School was also the focus of renovation, with the stadium structure improved, a new asphalt track and ornamental iron fence installed and old buildings removed.

The Crandall Park Playground was also the target of Coalition efforts, with funding secured for a new drainage system and rebuild of the pond stonewall. The Coalition has also spearheaded the efforts to have the Crandall Park and Wick Park Historic Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.