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Earth Day isn’t just a date - it’s a reminder that caring for our planet begins in our own neighborhoods. This year, we partnered with Urban Creators at the Life Do Grow Farm - an urban farm and creative commons in North Philadelphia - to honor our planet through a powerful day of service and community [...]

For Black History Month this year, YouthBuild Philly proudly brought back its annual social media photo campaign, "I CAN, I WILL," for the third year in a row - this time honoring the Class of 2025! Designed to celebrate our students and their Black excellence, the campaign launched during the final 10 days of Black [...]

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, we celebrated a milestone over 30 years in the making - the grand opening of our brand-new, $25 million state-of-the-art campus at 2309 North Broad Street. This historic ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for YouthBuild Philly - one defined by expanded opportunities, increased enrollment, and a new [...]

At YB Philly, Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it’s a celebration of family, friendship, and the power of community. This year’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast was particularly meaningful as we gathered in our new, state-of-the-art school building for the first time. Beyond sharing food and gratitude, the event became a space filled with love, connection, and [...]

YouthBuild Philly is excited to partner with this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the world’s largest annual event for green building professionals. The conference brings together leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions that enhance resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in buildings, cities, and communities around the globe. The Greenbuild 2024 event will take place November [...]