The idea
CityWay CEDC was established by The Way World Outreach to advance community and economic development in inner cities. Its founders describe a common problem in most inner cities of the world, poverty, and a commitment to collective action to solve it. CityWay's model: people are developed, businesses are supported, and communities are transformed.
Five pillars
- Employment: career pathways and workforce development, like the August 2026 job fair with 35 employers and 32 resource partners.
- Education: practical, faith-rooted learning for entrepreneurs, families, and the next generation, including KidsWay Christian Academy & Preschool.
- Community: connecting neighbors, churches, and employers, including the San Bernardino Faith-Based Network.
- Economic Development: sustainable, financially responsible models that move neighborhoods forward.
- Entrepreneurial: decades of business experience poured into founders building from the ground up.
Why it's one organization
A job is easier to keep when childcare is handled. A small business grows faster when local churches and employers know it exists. A person leaving hardship needs work, community, and a path forward at the same time. CityWay's pillars are meant to reinforce each other rather than run as separate programs.
How to be part of it
- Give: CityWay is a 501(c)(3), so gifts are tax-deductible, and they can be designated to the greatest need, entrepreneur coaching, job fairs and careers, or KidsWay scholarships.
- Partner or volunteer: use the contact form and choose Partnership or Volunteering.