Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (YVEDDI) is a non-profit community action agency serving multiple counties in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley region. Established in the 1960s as part of President Johnson’s War on Poverty initiatives, YVEDDI provides various social services and economic development programs to improve the quality of life for residents in Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. The organization operates several key programs including public transportation services, senior services, Head Start early childhood education, and workforce development initiatives. YVEDDI’s transportation division manages a fleet of vehicles that provides both fixed-route and demand-response transit services across its service area. The organization also administers weatherization assistance programs to help low-income residents improve their home energy efficiency. YVEDDI collaborates with local governments, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to promote economic growth and address poverty in the region. The agency receives funding through various federal, state, and local grants, as well as through partnerships with other community organizations. As a community action agency, YVEDDI is governed by a tripartite board structure, with representatives from the public, private, and low-income sectors of the community.