For over 50 years, Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) has been working to give our youth a solid foundation for a productive life.
From a strong start in Training Wheels, our preschool program, to a commitment to academics in our Afterschool Program, to explore the arts, culture, and athletics in our Summer Program, MYDC continues to help to build future generations of business, community and political leaders for the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
At the 2023 Gala, we will celebrate the continued service to our community and the achievements and accomplishments of MYDC students and alumni. There will be a formal dinner, live band, and the Robinson Awards will be presented. Named in honor of our founders Reverend James and Dr. Betty Robinson, the awards recognize leaders and alumni in the Manchester and greater Pittsburgh area who have made a difference in reaching, teaching and empowering our youth.
GALA COMMITTEE
Chris Brown
Andrew L. Clem
Karen Eady-Lockett
Dionne Jackson
Allison Murtha-Lavene
Lisa Owens
Allison Seizmore
Winifred Torbert
MYDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrew L. Clem, Chairperson
Bradley Wiggins, V. Chairperson
Allison Sizemore, Secretary
Joseph Krebs, Treasurer
James Krappa
Allison Murtha Laneve
Larry Meadows
Lisa Owens
Thomas Rone
Darryl Wiley
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dennis Henderson
GALA AWARDEES
Deborah Robinson
Roger Humphries
GALA HONOREES
Lynne Baldwin
Kara Banks
Chris Brown
Patricia Davenport
Susan Gonsehemier
Frances Goshay
Keane Jones
Stacey McCandless
Beth McCaskey
Vasilios Scoumis
Melissa Strader
Pamela Wright-Watson
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