MLK Day of Service- #YBserves at Stephen Girard Elementary School
January 20, 2020 -- For the YouthBuild Philly community, MLK Day represents a day of service, reflection and impact, rather than a day off. In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., more than 200 YouthBuild Philly students, alumni, staff and community partners joined together to revitalize the hallways of [...]
Class of 2019: November Graduation
November 25, 2019---YouthBuild Philly celebrated our most recent graduating class of 29 students with a commencement ceremony at Zion Baptist Church. November graduates have shown remarkable perseverance throughout the school year and are a true testament to YouthBuild Philly’s core values of Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance. The event was attended by staff members, loved ones and [...]
Support the #YB360 Movement
At YouthBuild Philly’s core, we are committed to creating the right conditions for young leaders to transform their own lives. Our work is creating relationships that shift education experiences from transactional to transformational. Last year, we updated our mission statement to refer to YouthBuild graduates as “critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and [...]
Everything Comes Full Circle #YB360
YouthBuild Philly's updated mission statement refers to graduates as “critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.” This statement reflects the commitment we make to support the growth of learners beyond earning a diploma and vocational certification. Read on to learn about three YouthBuild Philly alumni who have grown tremendously beyond their [...]
Class of 2020 Acceptance March
August 27, 2019-- After completing a rigorous five days of Mental Toughness Training, over 200 young people marched through the streets of Philadelphia to reclaim their education. During an official acceptance ceremony that allowed for a time of celebration and reflection, YouthBuild Philly officially accepted 216 applicants into the Class of 2020. Shout out to YouthBuild [...]
#YBMade19: Class of 2019 Graduation
August 23, 2019--- Graduation is always a very special time for the YouthBuild Philly community. It serves as a time to reflect on the memories, recognize accomplishments, acknowledge the challenges, and make strides towards the future. At this year’s commencement ceremony, held at Zion Baptist Church in North Philadelphia, YouthBuild Philly celebrated 106 graduates of the [...]
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