YouthBuild Philadelphia

1231 North Broad Street, 3rd Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School provides out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community.

Students earn their high school diplomas while learning valuable job skills and engaging in community service projects. YouthBuild Philadelphia rebuilds lives and communities!

Announcements - May 5, 2008

Global Youth Service Day 2008
On April 24, 2008, YouthBuild celebrated Global Youth Service Day by providing volunteer services to organizations around Philadelphia. Photos & Project Information

"Our America" Town Hall Meeting - Sponsored by MTV
Thirty-three students joined 500 young leaders for the first “Our America” town hall meeting on April 1 in Washington, D.C. This meeting was organized by YouthBuild USA and MTV in order to ensure that low-income youth have a voice in the political debate on ending poverty in America. More.

To view an event speech by Class of 2007 alumna Shardell Martin and a pre-event interview by Class of 2008 student Carreather Atcherson, go to our news page.

Students Attend Leadership Conference
On March 30, 2008, Students Carreather Atcherson and Tyrone Roberts departed for the 2008 YouthBuild USA Conference of Young Leaders in Washington, D.C. Carreather and Tyrone engaged in leadership workshops and participate in "Capitol Hill Day," where they educated legislators on the importance of YouthBuild programs. Congratulations to Carreather Atcherson, who was elected to YouthBuild USA's Young Leader's Council!

A Visit from David Eisner
On March 19, 2008, David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (which administers the national AmeriCorps program), visited YouthBuild Philadelphia's historical renovation sites in Nicetown. More

NEW! Spring 2008 Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new, bi-annual newsletter! Download Newsletter (PDF format - 1.24 MB).

Students Head to Miss. for Katrina Rebuilding Efforts
On the afternoon of March 14, 2008, fifteen students and ten staff members headed to Waveland, Mississippi (one of the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina) to spend five days rebuilding housing during spring break. Press Release

Ongoing Press Feature
YouthBuild is currently the subject of weekly pictorials and articles by the Evening Bulletin, a home-delivery paper with a readership of 100,000 in Greater Philadelphia. The Bulletin will continue to feature YouthBuild weekly for the next several months. Archives will be accessible in the near future at www.thebulletin.us.

YouthBuild is hiring!
YouthBuild is currently hiring in the Case Management, Technology and AmeriCorps departments. Go to our jobs page for more information.

We are Now Accepting 2008-09 Program Applications
YouthBuild is accepting applications for the 2008-09 program year. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply in person at our Broad Street location between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday thru Thursday. Admissions Information

Hey, Alumni - We Want to Hear from You!
Please call the school or drop by to tell us your good news, bad news, wants and opportunities. Contact Marty Molloy, Director of Transition Services, at (215) 627-8671x38. Click here to go to our transition services page.

Donate to YouthBuild Philadelphia
YouthBuild Philadelphia needs your support in helping out-of-school youth rebuild their lives. Donate to YouthBuild via the Network for Good system (designating "Friends of YouthBuild Philadelphia" in your online donation form), or mail a check to Friends of YouthBuild Philadelphia, 1231 North Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Donate Your Used Computers
We are seeking bulk, used or excess computers for our refurbishing program. The donations benefits our students (who learn a variety of technology skills), and the local community (which benefits from the refurbished computers). For details on the program, click here.

To donate, call our Technology Center at (267) 549-2986 or complete our online Computer Donation Form.

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Press and Video
Check out some of our recent media coverage by going to our press archive or watch our ten-minute feature video.