Village Community Resource Center

Village Community Resource Center (VCRC) is proud to claim that they are one of a few select programs developed and designed in its totality by the surrounding community. VCRC was built to provide educational and cultural enrichment, family support, as well as social and human services assistance. The Center was opened in 1997 in response to the 1995 shooting death of 15-year old Alejandro Rodriguez. The community reacted quickly, giving birth to the Village Community Resource Center in just two short years.

VCRC is a community-based program that serves low-income families. Their mission is to provide information, support, and coordination of resources to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and their families in a culturally sensitive environment. VCRC works with families to take on challenges that teach our community to be responsible for their choices, to live with integrity and honesty, and to become proactive citizens. VCRC offers a variety of supportive services and activities for children, youth, and families in a safe and nurturing environment. Services are prevention-focused, family-friendly and available in English and Spanish.

VCRC provides access to resources and improves neighborhood and community conditions by implementing educational, social service, and health components. Educational programs offered by the center include those in the following reams: tutoring, parenting, language, literacy, translation, and family counseling.