Student Work: Somatic Poems
The following “somatic poems” were written by students in YouthBuild Philly’s Page 2 Stage club: Feltonville Relaxed by Genesis Maria Trees outside in the chill White halls and bright lights But why I just walked away Yet I’m here again School Overwhelming by Callieah Ferguson Paragraph after paragraph Essay after essay Lord knows I Can’t wait [...]
#OneShot – Photos from Week 1
Participants in LEADERSHIP Philadelphia's 2014 Core Program joined YouthBuild's Green Chasers and Advanced Legends building crews at the Wingohocking worksite on Wednesday. They will continue to join students every Wednesday over the next four weeks, and participate in the hands-on renovation of the two abandoned properties. This partnership is an exciting opportunity - one of a [...]
Alumni Updates – February 2014
YouthBuild USA’s Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program grants $2,000 to outstanding YouthBuild graduates to assist with their college education. Selected graduates demonstrate excellence in civic engagement, community leadership, and academic achievement. We are happy to announce that the following YouthBuild Philly alumni were recently awarded 2013 Helene D. Stoneman Scholarships: Shanna Fields, Tyrik [...]
#TBT: The YouthBuild Way
We found this student poem from 2003 while going through some program archives last week. The YouthBuild Way is timeless! The YouthBuild Way by Ebony Booker The YouthBuild way is helping one another The YouthBuild Way is showing the students how to keep a positive mind The YouthBuild way is teaching the students to work with [...]
There’s Power in Numbers: YB Philly & Friends Transform Morton Elementary
275 Volunteers 60 Gallons of Paint 325 Brushes 108 Rollers 1 School 3 Floors 2 Stairwells 28 Murals 1 Day Last Monday, YouthBuild Philly honored the life, vision and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by spending MLK Day repainting a school in Southwest Philadelphia. Morton Elementary is a public K-5 school serving 800 students, [...]
Youthbuild Philly Students to Repaint, Revitalize Elementary School on Martin Luther King Day
Philadelphia, PA – Jan 13, 2014 – More than 250 students, staff and volunteers from YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will repaint classrooms, hallways and community spaces at Thomas G. Morton Elementary School (2501 S. 63rd Street) on Monday, January 20 to honor the life, legacy, and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Morton Elementary, a [...]
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