History of BFA &

YouthBuild USA

“Rebuilding our communities and our lives.”

“Creating a foundation for future success.”

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

WE AT BFA BELIEVE:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: January 2011

Part of one. Program

Also a YouthBuild site

Opportunities for AmeriCorps, Conservation Corps, and construction apprenticeships

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Program Director: Shiela

Site Principal: Lonnie

Instructors: Luke, Angel, & Kathleen

Tutors: JR & Anthony

WHO ARE YOUR RESOURCES??

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…

YouthBuild Mission:

“How would you improve your community of you had adult support?”

Dorothy Stoneman

“We’d rebuild the houses. We’d take empty buildings back from the drug dealers and eliminate crime.”

Building Futures Academy

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

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