About SCDI
Shiloh Community Development, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) local non-profit organization that empowers youth, minorities
and the disadvantaged to improve lives. The organization’s goal is to enhance the quality of life of those
less fortunate by providing transitional assistance, economical/educational opportunities, job search
support, health education /prevention/wellness programs and youth mentoring. The major emphasis of
SCDI is to develop and promote programs that advance minorities and youth in Health, Education and
Economic Development.
Click here to view an overview of SCDI and
how you can be involved.
The Young Lions of Alaska Program
The alarming rate of disproportionate minority youth, in particular African American males within
our criminal justice system is why SCDI continues to focus a majority of our energy on our youth
through the Young Lions – a mentoring program. Enrollment in the Young Lions has increased from
19 boys and 9 mentors to 43 boys and 24 mentors with a goal of tripling those numbers by 2014.
This year, our Youth Committee will organize and host several community programs and events to
promote Alaska’s young people. Click here
for more information about the Young Lions.
Economic Development Programs
Recognizing the need to increase the number of minority businesses in Alaska, SCDI’s
Economic Development Committee promotes programs to advance minority businesses. The
Economic Development Committee is currently working on an on-line Minority directory
which will be accessible to the community to promote and increase minority business owners.
Health Programs
SCDI’s Health committee conducts on-going community “health discussion” sessions with a
focus on health issues largely impacting the minority community (diabetes, heart disease,
prostate cancer, etc.). The committee has increased their outreach efforts within the community
with the organization of health fairs in partnership with other community organizations. In addition,
the Health committee organizes on-going blood pressure screenings.