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MLK Day of Service Video

*A video compilation of past MLK service projects including YouthBuild Philadelphia's 2006 project with Habitat for Humanity (2007).
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CALENDAR

June 30, 2008 - Summer Session Begins

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

If you are unable to apply in person, or if you are a member of an organization that wishes to distribute YouthBuild applications to your qualified clients, you can request an application online.

For questions, contact Sandell Johnson-Dockery at (215) 627-8671, Ext. 10 or sjohnson@youthbuildphilly.org.

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EVENT/STORY ARCHIVE

2008
Global Youth Service Day (4/24/08)
Our America Town Hall Meeting (4/1/08)
Conference of Young Leaders (3/30/08)
A Visit from David Eisner (3/19/08)
Katrina Rebuilding Efforts (3/14/08)
Martin Luther King Day of Service (1/21/08)

2007
YouthBuild Recog. at Sixers Game (12/26/07)
YouthBuild Featured on CN8 (10/22/07)
America's Best Non-Profits (10/26/07)
Alum. Inducted into Hall of Achiev. (10/07)
Student Wins M. J. Walker Award (8/9/07)
Natl. Conf. on Volunteering/Service (7/15/07)
Graduations 2007! (6-8/07)
N. 26th Street Ribbon Cutting (6/20/07)
A Visit from Senator Casey's Office (5/8/07)
From Rehab Site to Curfew Center (4/26/07)
National Youth Service Day (4/20/07)
Future Leaders' Mayoral Forum (4/13/07)
Career Challenge (4/13/07)
Student Speaks at Voter Rally (3/12/07)
CNA Graduation (3/9/07)
From Students to Ntl. Leaders (3/3/07)
Martin Luther King Day of Service (1/15/07)
Wyeth Donates 2,100 Laptops (1/4/07)

2006
South Africa Delegation (12/13/06)
YouthBuild Joins Katrina Efforts (11/27/06)
Students Shine at Conference (11/10/06)
Make A Difference Day (10/27/06)
Financial Literacy News (8/06)
Mole Street Ribbon Cutting (6/22/06)
National Youth Service Day (4/21/06)
Martin Luther King Day of Service (1/16/06)

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SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS

For more great information, view YouthBuild's press archive.

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Congratulations, Graduates! (6/19/08)
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!

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (6/18/08)
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.

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Deloitte Impact Day (6/6/08)
On June 6, 2008, 25 employees from the Greater Philadelphia offices of Deloitte LLP volunteered at YouthBuild in celebration of Deloitte IMPACT Day and the United Way of Southeastern PA's Day of Caring. The volunteers supported students as they prepared 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.

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Nurse Aide Graduation (6/4/08)
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.

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Sunoco/PECO Laptops (6/08)
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 as the rewards 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.

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YouthBuild USA Receives $5 Million Wal-Mart Grant (5/21/08)
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. The announcement was made from YouthBuild Philadelphia's rehabilitation site at 1541 Rowan Street in Nicetown.

Attendees and participants included Wal-Mart Foundation President Margaret McKenna, YouthBuild USA President Dorothy Stoneman, State Senator Shirley Kitchen, Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, Councilwoman Curtis Jones, and Deputy Education Advisor (for Mayor Nutter) Sharon Tucker.

Class of 2008 student Carreather Atcherson and Class of 1995 graduate Lamont Jackson spoke during the event. Media coverage included FOX29, ABC6 and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Special thank you to Nicetown Community Development Corporation for being such a wonderful host!

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ABC6 Coverage
Inquirer Coverage

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