Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2009
YouthBuild Philadelphia and Resources for Human Development (RDH) celebrated the completion of a home rehabilitated by students with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16, 2009. Over 200 YouthBuild students, staff, partners, and local community members gathered for the celebration at 3231 N. Newkirk St. in North Philadelphia.

YouthBuild Executive Director Simran Sidhu led the dedication ceremony, which included speeches from Solomon Jones, Community Outreach Director for Congressman Chaka Fattah, and RHD's Affordable Housing Program Property Coordinator Sarah Duncan. Janita Oliver and Robin Knight, students from YouthBuild's construction training program, spoke about their experience rebuilding the home.

Class of 2009 technology student Felicia Wilder presented a refurbished computer to the new residents. Students from YouthBuild's healthcare program demonstrated the nurse aide skills, and presented the new homeowners with a welcome basket during the ceremony. Smith & Solomon partnered with students in YouthBuild's Commercial Driver's License program to showcase a "Big Rig" truck for attendees.