YouthBuild Philly Celebrates Historic Ribbon Cutting for New $25M Campus
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 [...]
Giving Thanks in True YouthBuild Fashion: A Thanksgiving Feast to Remember
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 [...]
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 [...]
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