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YouthBuild Louisville
We are an education, job training, housing, and leadership program designed to champion young adults
🌟 We are thrilled to share some exciting news! YouthBuild Louisville has won the **Other Service in Action** award in the 2024 YouthBuild AmeriCorps Photo Contest! 🎉![]()
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The winning photo features Victoria Steele working diligently in our garden, beautifully captured by Joe Magruder. 🌱📸![]()
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This award is a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our participants. Every day, they make a significant impact in our community, and this recognition highlights their commitment and passion.![]()
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A huge thank you to our staff member Joe Magruder, for the stunning photo and to all our amazing participants for their continuous efforts. Together, we’re making a difference, one project at a time!![]()
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Mark your calendar for the Dress for Success Louisville’s Women's Resource Expo taking place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.![]()
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Join this free event to discover valuable resources, network with professionals, and get an updated head shot all in one place!
🚀 **YouthBuild Louisville Staff Retreat Recap** 🚀![]()
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We just wrapped up our annual six day all staff retreat, and what a week it was! From diving deep into communication strategies, planning, and performance stats to honing our cross-training skills and IT logistics, we covered it all. 💪![]()
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We also dedicated time to important topics like boundaries, mental health, HR, benefits, and refining our procedures for serving students and clients. 🌟 But it was not all work; our team bonded through fun icebreaker games, pool tournaments, baseball outings, and shared meals. 🏓⚾🍽️![]()
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Our retreat was not just about gearing up internally; we made a meaningful impact in the community by volunteering with Metro United Way, Family & Children's Place, SOS, and Bellewood & Brooklawn. 🤝![]()
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As we gear up for the new school year starting September 9th, we are more prepared and energized than ever. **WE ARE READY!!** 🎉![]()
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Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an incredible year ahead!![]()
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🎓🌿 **Congratulations to Our Urban Conservation Corps Graduates!** 🌿🎓![]()
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This past Friday, August 9th, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 14 dedicated members of our Urban Conservation Corps (UCC) program. Their hard work and commitment this year have led to remarkable achievements:![]()
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🌟 **Trail and Land Restoration:** In partnership with Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, YMCA Camp Piomingo, Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas, and more, our UCC graduates have removed invasive species and maintained 6 miles of public trails and 7 acres of land.![]()
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🌱 **Urban Agriculture Hub:** Thanks to our collaboration with the Parks Alliance of Louisville, the team has developed a 3.5 acre urban agricultural hub at Alberta O. Jones Park. Known as "The Farm," it features 60 raised beds, pollinator meadows, and other vital additions to address environmental challenges and support local communities.![]()
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🥕 **Food Security Efforts:** On our YouthBuild Louisville campus, the team grew approximately 650 lbs of fresh produce to combat food insecurity in the communities we serve.![]()
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⏱️ **Impactful Service:** With 13,600 hours of collective service, our graduates have forged a deep connection with the urban environment. Whether they become landscapers, park rangers, or electricians, their impact on their communities and their personal growth will be felt for years to come.![]()
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We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will continue to make a difference! We extend our gratitude to the media for covering our event. A special thank you to WDRB News, WAVE and Spectrum for their support.![]()
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YouthBuild Louisville graduates class focused on environment, sustainability
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Fourteen students graduated from the Urban Conservation Corps on Friday. They were on a team of AmeriCorps members dedicated to learning green job skills.