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 - Week of June 30, 2008

Congratulations, Graduates!
On the evening of June 19, 2008, YouthBuild held its June graduation ceremony at Ben Franklin High School to celebrate the accomplishments of our students over the course of the year. Students received high school diplomas in front of more than 1,000 family members, friends, supporters and YouthBuild staff. Congratulations, Class of 2008! Photos

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
In partnership with Nicetown Community Development Corporation, YouthBuild dedicated a newly rehabilitated home at 1541 Rowan Street to the Nicetown community on June 18, 2008. Students rebuilt the home during the school year as part of their vocational training. Details & Photos

Deloitte Impact Day
On June 6, 2008, 25 employees from the Greater Philadelphia offices of Deloitte LLP will volunteer at YouthBuild in celebration of Deloitte IMPACT Day. The volunteers will support students as they prepare to present end-of-year academic/personal growth portfolios for graduation.

Deloitte employees volunteer year-round with non-profit organizations in order to help strengthen communities. Deloitte IMPACT Day is a celebration of Deloitte's ongoing commitment to volunteerism.

Nurse Aide Graduation
On June 4, 2008, sixteen students graduated from YouthBuild Philadelphia's nurse aide training program with 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund. The students were formally recognized in a ceremony at the Kimmel Center.

Congratulations to Quinesha Butler, Dominique Carr, Rhondicia Cash, Stephon Derrick, Shelly Durbin, Liza Foster, Amanda Keoma, Bangky Kun, LeAnne Laureano, Melissa Martinez, Michelle Martinez, Fatima Matthews, Jazmyne Matthews, Mificia Miller, Amanda Monroe and Tiffany Shubert.

Sunoco/PECO Award Laptops to Students
In June 2008, Sunoco and PECO awarded ten, almost new, completely refurbished laptops to ten hardworking students in YouthBuild's Leadership Philadelphia professional training program. The students were rewarded by Sunoco and PECO for their hard work, with laptops being chosen in order to help further entrepreneurship.

Congratulations to Joshua Ward, Carreather Atcherson, Tyrone Roberts, John Spencer, Antonique Singleton, Westley Boyd, Stacy Foster, Shantell Dunlap, Saleem Jefferson and Paris Turner.

YouthBuild USA Awarded $5 million Grant
On May 21, 2008, Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $5 million grant (from which YouthBuild Philadelphia received $200,000) to YouthBuild USA in a morning press conference at our rehabilitation site in Nicetown. Details & Photos

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.