OUR MISSIONWe work collaboratively with YouthBuild Programs in Massachusetts and surrounding states to promote sustainability, community impact and advocacy for member programs. Through collaboration, advocacy and expertise the MYBC hopes to see opportunity youth succeed educationally, vocationally and personally as leaders in their community by ensuring all member programs have the support they need to be successful.
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THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM MODELThe five core components of the YouthBuild model prepare our students to enter the workforce and/or attend post-secondary institutions after graduation.
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SERVING THE COMMONWEALTHWe are an organization of twelve YouthBuild programs serving the most at-risk communities in the state of Massachusetts and Portland, ME. Are we in yours?
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UPCOMING YOUTHBUILD EVENTS
YOUTHBUILD IN THE NEWS
YouthBuild Worcester Graduation
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LearningWorks YouthBuild 2021 Graduation
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YouthBuild Fall River chapter makes downtown Winterbridge festival come to life
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YouthBuild Worcester Construction Track Student, Zachary, Recognized for His Many Achievements!
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Students from YouthBuild Boston and YouthBuild USA featured on Chronicle
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Listen as YouthBuild students talk about the seeds they would plant
to make the world a better place
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to make the world a better place
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Worcester YouthBuild, Saint-Gobain volunteers help install siding at Friendly House
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More from Robert Clark as Reported in NJ Spotlight on Opportunity Youth
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The Story of Robert Clark - From a Troubled Youth to a YouthBuild Boston Graduate to Executive Director of YouthBuild Newark...and So Much More! Watch Here |
YouthBuild Fall River is on YouTube for their Test Cabin with Bristol Community College
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St. Louis YouthBuild Graduate Opens His Own Restaurant,
"Nephew's Grill" - Soul Food With A Twist
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"Nephew's Grill" - Soul Food With A Twist
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YouthBuild on NBC Nightly News
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YouthBuild Brockton Graduate, Lashon Amado Delivers TEDx Talk in Washington, DC
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YouthBuild Lawrence Students Discuss Social Justice Issues around the Armenian Genocide
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Department of Labor (DOL) Profile on a YouthBuild Grad Who is an Electrical Apprentice
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Boston Globe Story About Christian Berrios, YouthBuild Fall River Graduate and Current Staff Member
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Read About the Latest News from YouthBuild Lawrence
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Exciting News
September 11th Remembrance
Tiny Homes From Big Hearts is a Huge Success
The Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, one of five organizations selected nationally to be awarded a September 11th Remembrance grant by the Corporation for National and Community Service began the construction of two Tiny Homes that will be for homeless veterans. These grants are for activities honoring the victims and survivors of the 9/11 attacks and veterans who were engaged in the aftermath of that fateful day.
On 9/11, the construction of homes in Springfield and Fall River began as students and staff put their talents to work!
This project is two-fold combining the service project with an academic component that in combination would be a powerful part of their overall education.
Service - In researching this project, we learned that there still remains a large number of veterans who have returned from their service who are homeless. We determined that a fitting way to help solve this problem would be the construction of Tiny Homes. We are working with veterans groups to locate these homes where the veterans would also be able to receive needed wraparound services. We are especially grateful to the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company for providing a substantial discount on the trailers that will make our Tiny Homes mobile so they can be placed in areas of the greatest need.
Education - At each of the 11 YouthBuild programs in Massachusetts will be instituting a year long 9/11 curriculum that will be project-based to educate our students about all aspects of the 9/11 attacks and the ramifications of the aftermath. Among other teaching tools that we will utilizing will be materials from the 9//11 Museum and Memorial in New York City. We will also invite veterans and survivors of the attacks as well as families of victims to meet with students to tell their stories.
On 9/11, the construction of homes in Springfield and Fall River began as students and staff put their talents to work!
This project is two-fold combining the service project with an academic component that in combination would be a powerful part of their overall education.
Service - In researching this project, we learned that there still remains a large number of veterans who have returned from their service who are homeless. We determined that a fitting way to help solve this problem would be the construction of Tiny Homes. We are working with veterans groups to locate these homes where the veterans would also be able to receive needed wraparound services. We are especially grateful to the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company for providing a substantial discount on the trailers that will make our Tiny Homes mobile so they can be placed in areas of the greatest need.
Education - At each of the 11 YouthBuild programs in Massachusetts will be instituting a year long 9/11 curriculum that will be project-based to educate our students about all aspects of the 9/11 attacks and the ramifications of the aftermath. Among other teaching tools that we will utilizing will be materials from the 9//11 Museum and Memorial in New York City. We will also invite veterans and survivors of the attacks as well as families of victims to meet with students to tell their stories.
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In Fall River, we were joined by the State Senator Michael Rodrigues, State Representatives Carole Fiola, Paul Schmid and Alan Silvia and Mayor Sam Sutter for this exciting project. They have all pledged their support not only for this Tiny Home, but were also so impressed with the idea that they would like to see us expand it to help more homeless citizens!
MEDIA COVERAGE From Channel 3 News Click Here From the Springfield Republican Click Here From Channel 22 News Click Here From the Fall River Herald News Click Here |
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More YB News StoriesDepartment of Labor Secretary Tom Perez Blog About YouthBuild
Read the Story YouthBuild Lawrence in North Shore Magazine
Read the Story Just-A-Start Receives a $200,000 grant from JP Morgan
Foundation for its biotech program Read the Story YouthBuild Newark Selected as Youth Opportunity Fund Community Partner
Read the Story Working Lunch episode featuring TRA Worcester YouthBuild.
Listen Here May 1st story from the Boston Globe.
Read the Story 20th Annual YouthBuild Day
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Read about YouthBuild USA's coverage of the 20th Annual Massachusetts YouthBuild Day at the State House by clicking here |
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YouthBuild students pledge to end violence against women at Fall River event.
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Success Stories"They exposed me to a world beyond my imagination. The knowledge and life-altering experiences that I've gained through the YouthBuild New Bedford program have played an intricate part in how I view myself, my community, and the world, and will continue to throughout my life." - Nathanael Lopez
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