INSPIRE. EQUIP. GUIDE.
The Youth Development Center’s mission is to INSPIRE, EQUIP, and GUIDE Urban Youth to LIVE!
This mission is accomplished by providing an intensive after school remediation program for elementary students in grades 1 through 6 in Houston. Through technology-based instruction under the supervision of certified teachers, YDC’s students improve their literacy and math skills to become more successful students.
2.6 YEARS AVERAGE IN LITERACY GAINS
1.1 YEARS AVERAGE IN MATHEMATICS GAINS
100% FIRST AND SECOND GRADERS TOOK STEPS TOWARDS BECOMING INDEPENDENT READERS
WorldClass, our valued culinary partner, elevates Bon Vivant by providing rare, unique, and sustainably sourced meats and seafood from around the world. From Argentina’s award-winning Devesa beef and Spain’s renowned Fermín Iberico pork to pasture-raised Patagonian lamb and exquisite seafood, WorldClass delivers the finest ingredients for our chefs to craft unforgettable dishes.
These exceptional products, sourced with care and integrity, are not only featured at Bon Vivant but can also be enjoyed in Houston’s WorldClass restaurants – click here to explore more.
“Supporting the Youth Development Center through Bon Vivant is a privilege. We are proud to contribute to such an important cause by donating the finest products to inspire the chefs and support our community’s youth.”
– John Bergman, CEO, World Class
The Youth Development Center is overjoyed to have WorldClass return this year as our culinary sponsor for Bon Vivant 2025!