Centering Equity, Love, & Justice
YouthBuild Philly Community, As the 2024 presidential election comes to a close, we recognize that this moment may be met by various responses and reflections within our staff, students, and the broader community. In these times, I encourage us all to center the collective strength and unity of the YouthBuild Philly community. For over 32 years, [...]
YouthBuild Philly Proudly Joins the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo as 2024 Partner
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 [...]
YouthBuild Philly holds Annual BBQ for the Class of 2025
As part of our annual tradition, we hosted the YouthBuild Philly Fall Barbecue on Friday, September 13, at the scenic and historic Lemon Hill Park. This year’s barbecue was a lively and memorable celebration for the Class of 2025, marking the perfect close to their orientation week. Students and staff came together to enjoy great food, [...]
YouthBuild Philly Welcomes the Class of 2025 with Student Mental Toughness Training
On Tuesday, September 3, YouthBuild Philly kicked off its annual Student Mental Toughness Training (SMTT), inviting over 400 young people (ages 17-20) as applicants to join the Class of 2025! SMTT is a fun and collaborative, yet intensive, three-day training that offers applicants a series of workshops designed to introduce YouthBuild’s climate, culture, and programs. The [...]
YouthBuild Philly Honors the Class of 2024 at Annual Commencement Ceremony
On June 28, YouthBuild Philly held its annual commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024. The event took place at the Temple University Performing Arts Center, where family, friends, and invited guests gathered for an exciting and heartfelt celebration. A warm and vibrant energy filled the auditorium as graduates marched [...]
“I can, I will” – YouthBuild Philly Celebrates Black Student Excellence with Annual Black History Month Campaign
For Black History Month this year, YouthBuild Philly Charter School launched an inspiring social media photo campaign called “I CAN, I WILL,” to close out the last 10 days of the month. Each day through the end of February, the school’s Instagram page, @youthbuildphl, posted pictures of students who wrote what “I Can, I Will” means [...]
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