Thanksgiving Feast at YouthBuild Philly
Every year, we celebrate Thanksgiving as a giant family at YouthBuild Philly, and a feast is prepared for over 300 students, their children, and staff members. Here are some photos of the event: This year's luncheon was extra-special, thanks to the support of our friends!
Does your company give through United Way?
Is your organization participating in a United Way giving campaign? YouthBuild Philly is a United Way community partner, and we receive donations through United Way of Southeastern PA as Donor Choice #14574. YouthBuild gives high school dropouts in Philly a second chance. If you don’t know about us, please take 6 minutes to watch this short [...]
Q & A with new student Tahir
Tahir, age 19, is a new student at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School. Over the next 12-15 months, Tahir and 213 other former high school dropouts will work toward their diplomas, vocational certification, college and careers. Tahir shares his personal story with us. Why did you drop-out of school? Bullying and all its effects. I was robbed, [...]
VIDEO: New students join the YouthBuild family!
On the final day of YouthBuild Philly's Class of 2012 Mental Toughness Training -- a two week orientation period designed for applicants to learn more about our program and demonstrate their motivation to reclaim their education -- applicants joined staff at the Doubletree Hotel for a closing ceremony. Watch this video to see their reaction to [...]
Congratulations Class of 2011!
More than 1000 family members, friends, and partners joined YouthBuild Philly for our Class of 2011 Commencement Ceremony on August 26th at Zion Baptist Church. After a rigorous year of transformation and skill building, 105 former dropouts joined the ranks of nearly 1800 young people who have earned diplomas at YouthBuild. For the third consecutive year, [...]
Upcoming Event: Class of 2011 Graduation!
Over 100 former high school dropouts will receive diplomas before hundreds of friends, family, and supporters of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School on Friday, August 26 at Zion Baptist Church in North Philadelphia. The commencement ceremony celebrates the completion of a rigorous year of academics, vocational training, and community service. All graduates earn both a high school [...]
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