YVEDDI is a nonprofit Community Action Agency organized in 1965 to serve the people of Davie, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties, with a 501(c)3 status. The agency is governed by a 24 member Board of Directors made up of public officials, low-income and private representatives reflective of our service area. YVEDDI employs about 240 staff and approximately 100 are part-time, with a varying operating budget of $11.2 million for the administration of 65+ grants. Programs are funded through Federal, State, County Governments, United Fund agencies and other resources. Community needs, program standards, laws, regulations and funding availability drive service delivery and participants must meet Federal Poverty Index Guidelines, certain age criteria, or other guidelines to qualify for services.