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History of BFA & YouthBuild USA “Creating a foundation for future success.” “Rebuilding our communities and our lives.”
WE AT BFA BELIEVE: High expectations maximizes potential and promote success Learning never ends Everyone has the right to experience personal success In providing a physically and emotionally safe environment Every individual can contribute positively to society Every individual is important Empowerment grows out of life experiences Unity is a powerful force
QUICK FACTS: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: January 2011 Part of one. Program Also a YouthBuild site Opportunities for AmeriCorps, Conservation Corps, and construction apprenticeships
WHO ARE YOUR RESOURCES?? Program Director: Shiela Site Principal: Lonnie Instructors: Luke, Angel, & Kathleen Tutors: JR & Anthony
YouthBuild Mission:     To unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives.  YouthBuild USA seeks to join with others to help build a movement toward a more just society in which respect, love, responsibility, and cooperation are the dominant unifying values…
Dorothy Stoneman “How would you improve your community of you had adult support?” “We’d rebuild the houses. We’d take empty buildings back from the drug dealers and eliminate crime.”
Building Futures Academy QUICK FACTS: Began in 1978 in Harlem By early 90’s in 14 cities and granted $40 mil by HUD By late 2000’s there were over 200 sites and federally funded by DOL for $120 mil Today: 273 sites in 45 states, Washington DC, and Virgin Islands We are among the best, with 91% retention
Kathleen

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Kathleen

  • 1. History of BFA & YouthBuild USA “Creating a foundation for future success.” “Rebuilding our communities and our lives.”
  • 2. WE AT BFA BELIEVE: High expectations maximizes potential and promote success Learning never ends Everyone has the right to experience personal success In providing a physically and emotionally safe environment Every individual can contribute positively to society Every individual is important Empowerment grows out of life experiences Unity is a powerful force
  • 3. QUICK FACTS: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: January 2011 Part of one. Program Also a YouthBuild site Opportunities for AmeriCorps, Conservation Corps, and construction apprenticeships
  • 4. WHO ARE YOUR RESOURCES?? Program Director: Shiela Site Principal: Lonnie Instructors: Luke, Angel, & Kathleen Tutors: JR & Anthony
  • 5.
  • 6. YouthBuild Mission: To unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. YouthBuild USA seeks to join with others to help build a movement toward a more just society in which respect, love, responsibility, and cooperation are the dominant unifying values…
  • 7. Dorothy Stoneman “How would you improve your community of you had adult support?” “We’d rebuild the houses. We’d take empty buildings back from the drug dealers and eliminate crime.”
  • 8. Building Futures Academy QUICK FACTS: Began in 1978 in Harlem By early 90’s in 14 cities and granted $40 mil by HUD By late 2000’s there were over 200 sites and federally funded by DOL for $120 mil Today: 273 sites in 45 states, Washington DC, and Virgin Islands We are among the best, with 91% retention