2017-2018 Annual Report

GROW YOUTHBUILD. 2017-2018 Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 Our Mission 04 Leadership 07 Admissions 08 The YouthBuild Experience 10 Impact through Service 11 Introducing The Learning Exchange 12 2017-2018 Highlights 14 Alumni Profiles 19 Plant the Seed with YouthBuild Philly 20 Donors and Funders 25 Key Partnerships 28 Financials 30 Get Involved

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OUR MISSION The mission of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is to provide out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens and leaders in their community.

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School 1231 N. Broad St. 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215)627-8671 info@youthbuildphilly.org | www.youthbuildphilly.org @YouthBuildPHL - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

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2017-2018 LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT Scott Emerick Executive Director

Brian Leffler Program Director

Ameen Akbar Director of Student Life

Meredith Molloy Director of Development

Adesanya Karade Director of Operations Finance & Administration

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Martin Brigham (Board Chair) Attorney, Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer Robert Totaro (Board Vice Chair) Founder & CEO, RCT Advisors Roxanne Tillman (Board Secretary) Senior Manager, Individual Advisory Services, TIAA James Mergiotti (Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair) President & CEO, Peirce College

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Kiley Smith Kelly (Fundraising Committee Chair) Principal, EY

David Thomas (Program Committee Chair) Associate VP, Strategic Initiatives Dean, Div. of Access and Community Engagement, Community College of Philadelphia Khalilah Lawson (Governance Committee Chair) Senior Associate, Witt/Kieffer Alfred Essandoh Lead Consultant, Essandoh Consultants, LLC. Jared Farbman Senior Strategy Analyst, Vanguard

2017-2018 LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Erin McNamara Horvat Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Drexel University

Jim Multari VP, Retail Experience & Operations Comcast Corporation

Scott Lillis Managing Director & Sr. Wealth Advisor, Bessemer Trust

Nathan Norstrud Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy The Vanguard Group

Melanie McCottry Director of Public Affairs, PGW

Sai Yerrapathruni Senior Vice President Skanska

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Keith Anderson Manager, IT Operations ECFMG Graham Brent CEO NCCCO Testing Services, LLC Tim Daniel Senior Advisor International SOS, Inc. Chuck Esser Founder and Director, Philadelphia Community School

Claire Robertson-Kraft Christina Grant Founder & Director Assistant Superintendent ImpactED Opportunity Network, School District of Philadelphia Tiffanie Talley-Baines Todd Marzolf Vice President, Store Senior Project Consultant Manager III IT Business Management, TD Bank Willis Towers Watson Elina Tonkova Assoc. Dir. of Mel Payne Comm. & Stewardship Consultant University of Penn. Lib. Matti Perilstein Wayne Williams Healthcare Industry Assistant Professor Management Consultant Fox School of Business, Vynamic Temple University

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MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP Dear Friends and Supporters,

grown to serve 225 students a year (page 7), and the curriculum now offers four vocational tracks in This year, we launched a campaign to "Grow YB". various career pathways including Building Trades, After a quarter century of serving youth across Business Administration Scholars (BAS), Child Philadelphia, we have committed to growing Development Associate (CDA), and Healthcare.

YouthBuild's impact, spreading its mission and best Today's program continues to grow in the practices, and making a difference in the lives of development of our postsecondary services provided young people beyond just those in the walls of our in Year 2 of students’ YouthBuild journey (page 8). building.

Additionally, we are steadily expanding our reach and impact as a proud AmeriCorps program, providing Growth and evolution are two key factors that thousands of hours of service to our community have contributed to the success of the YouthBuild (page 10). movement from day one. In 1978, Dorothy Stoneman, Founder of YouthBuild USA, connected This year, we proudly laid roots beyond the walls of with young minds in East Harlem with one simple YouthBuild Philly with the launch of The Learning objective: to improve the community. Coming Exchange (thelearningexchangephilly.org). This together as the Youth Action Program, they took initiative has allowed us to share YB's “secret sauce” initiative to positively impact East Harlem by and best practices with organizations and schools rehabilitating a ten unit tenement building with the across the city and region supporting opportunity intent to lower crime rates. The success of this youth (page 11). project called for an expansion bigger than Dorothy could have ever imagined. After years of “A society grows great when old men and women hard work and advocacy, the YouthBuild movement plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit formed and spread throughout the nation in.” We are grateful for the many seeds planted into ultimately leading Taylor Frome and Dorothy YouthBuild Philly by our generous funders, donors, Stoneman to plant the seeds of the YouthBuild supporters and partners (pages 20-27). Their movement into Philadelphia soil in 1992, in generosity will make an impact not only on YouthBuild response to the 50% dropout rate. It is from these students, but their families and their communities for seedlings of ideas and radical action that years to come. As YouthBuild's journey of growth and YouthBuild Philly began its own journey of growth evolution continues, it is our hope that and evolution.

YouthBuild students continue to grow, learn and plant the seeds for future generations. That is what it YouthBuild Philly's rich history is one that makes us really means to #GrowYB. proud to reflect upon. In 1992, with humble beginnings at a church on Christian Street in South Sincerely, Philadelphia, YouthBuild Philly started educational Scott Emerick and construction training for its very first class of Executive Director 26 students. Since then, YouthBuild Philly has Marty Brigham Board Chair

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ADMISSIONS CLASS OF 2018

1022 TOTAL APPLICATIONS

498* INVITED TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS

228* COMPLETED MENTAL TOUGHNESS

228 ENROLLED *Mental Toughness Training (MTT) is a week-long series of workshops. During this week we emphasize punctuality, resilience and participation.

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THE YOUTHBUILD EXPERIENCE

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CLASS OF 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS

More than Numbers

Age (upon enrollment)

Every year, YouthBuild Philly enrolls approximately 225 students who all have a unique story. We aim to serve students based on their individual needs to help them attain academic, professional and personal success.

Ethnicity 86% African American 6.1% Hispanic 5.7% Multi-Racial

Caucasian 1.8% 0.4% Asian

55.8%

of students would be a first generation college student

45.2%

18 years

33.3% 19 years 21.5% 20 years

Highest Grade Completed (upon enrollment)

0.4% 7th Grade 4.9% 8th Grade 11.6% 9th Grade 22.3% 10th Grade 60.7% 11th Grade

Challenges 13.8% have been in the foster care system 17% have been homeless 27.7% are parents 37.1% have been arrested

12.9% have been incarcerated 69.2% receive public assistance 27.2% child of incarcerated parent/guardian

100% of students are brilliant, talented and motivated to succeed in leadership pathways

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IMPACT THROUGH SERVICE “When YouthBuild students decide to come back to school, and then participate in projects that will give back to the community, that’s them using their education and training to make the world better for others.”

Ameen Akbar, Director of Student Life

Community Service Cleanup September 2017- Over 200 students and staff members joined together for a day of service at Marie Dendy Playground (10th & Oxford Streets) to clean up the park and the surrounding streets. Students picked up trash, swept sidewalks, planted trees and painted signs of inspiration to hang in the playground, giving the community a facelift.

Service with North Philly Peace Park February 2018- Students worked on an ongoing community beautification project with partner, North Philadelphia Peace Park. They built and painted garden beds, working to install them into the park’s community garden.

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MLK Day of Service

Tree Day with TD Bank October 2017- YouthBuild students teamed up with TD Bank to make a difference in the community. Together they planted 46 trees near the Orinoco Civic House in Kensington. Students had the chance to network with representatives from TD Bank, Hilton Hotels and Philadelphia Parks & Rec., all while learning how to properly plant trees.

Spring Break Service Trip in Puerto Rico March 2018- 18 students and 6 staff members traveled to Utuado, Puerto Rico for the 6th consecutive year for YB's annual Spring Break Service Trip.

Students worked on projects that helped residents recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria in September 2017. This annual trip is a life changing experience for students.

January 2018- On MLK Day, YouthBuild Philly staff, students and community partners (Saint Gobain, DMi Partners, GAP Inc., Philadelphia Phillies, Starbucks and Year UP Greater Philadelphia) came together to revitalize the halls of William Rowen Elementary School in Northwest Philadelphia.

Giving Back with the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation May 2018- YouthBuild Philly staff and students volunteered at the Get Ready Fest, hosted by The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, led and founded by Philadelphia Eagles Safety, Malcolm Jenkins. The festival provides families in need with food and health related services.

EXPANDING OUR IMPACT Introducing The Learning Exchange

Partnerships

Cohesive Culture

In May 2018, YouthBuild Philly launched The Learning Exchange, our first funded initiative to more proactively disseminate the practices most critical to our success with a range of schools and organizations working with opportunity youth. It is Philadelphia's first lab based learning model intended to provide participants with an opportunity to engage in practitioner led and designed learning experiences.

The Learning Exchange aims to empower participants with the tools to successfully implement YB's best practices at their own organizations or schools. Areas of focus are Cohesive Culture, Partnerships and Culture of Learning. Through rigorous workshops, trainings, structured observations and mentorship, participants are equipped to positively impact their own institutions.

For more information visit: thelearningexchangephilly.org @learningexchangephilly

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2017-2018 Highlights

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2017-2018 Highlights Conversations Over Coffee October 2017- YouthBuild participated in Young Involved Philadelphia's (YIP) "State of Young Philly"(#SOYP) series--a week-long celebration of young professionals highlighting leadership and encouraging civic engagement citywide. YB students discussed stereotypes, job opportunities and Philly schools.

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Conference of Young Leaders (COYL) March 2018- Joy Purnell ('18) attended the Annual YouthBuild AmeriCorps Conference of Young Leaders (COYL) in Washington, D.C. Joy was recognized and elected into YouthBuild USA's National Leaders Council.

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GreenBuild Goes to Boston November 2017- GreenBuild track students spent the day at the Annual GreenBuild International Conference and Expo in Boston. Students networked with top companies in the industry. Additionally, they connected with our friends at YouthBuild USA, and bonded with YB brothers and sisters from Ohio and New York!

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YouthBuild PA Coalition April 2018- The YouthBuild PA Coalition (YouthBuild Philly + 5 YouthBuild programs across the state) visited the State Capitol to share their stories. Students had the chance to connect with their respective state representatives to voice the importance of YouthBuild programs in PA. Learn more: ybpacoalition.org

Mega Presentations of Learning April 2018- Students showcased their achievements and class projects throughout the year at YB's annual Mega Presentations of Learning celebration.

Students' loved ones and supporters came out to witness their hard work in action.

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College Signing Day

April 2018- YouthBuild Philly staff and students attended The Q on FOX show as part of the studio audience.

During the live taping Ameen Akbar, Director of Student Life, spoke with host Quincy Harris to spread the word about YouthBuild Philly programming and recruitment.

May 2018- College-bound YouthBuild Philly students celebrated their milestone at Temple University's National College Signing Day pep rally headlined by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Students were accepted into Community College of Philadelphia, Thaddeus Stevens College, Manor College and more.

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Photo cred.- Ryan Collerd (NYT)

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YB on The Q on FOX

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YB featured in The New York Times November 2017- YouthBuild Philly students were featured in The New York Times (NYT).

Taryn Canty-Reed ('18) and Aineias Clanton ('15) shared how they worked with YouthBuild Philly to shift their lives in a positive direction.

COSEBOC Annual Leadership Conference June 2018- Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) hosted its 12th Annual Leadership Conference in Boston.

YouthBuild joined with 150 young men and 850 educators nationwide to use their voice to change the narrative of men of color.

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SHUJJA '18 Excerpt from Shujja Hayes' Graduation Speech Recipient of the YouthBuild Excellence Award

"We prove our critics wrong. More importantly, we prove something not only to our critics, but to ourselves.

We proved that when you put in the hard work, you can accomplish your goals. We proved that we do have the capability, the efficiency, the talent and the potential to change the trajectory of our lives, and the lives of our families. Â We proved that in the process of reaching our own goals we are also making our community a better place. I promise I have never seen a people more driven, more dedicated, more futurefocused than the people I see sitting in front of me today.

Because while we were once considered to be high school dropouts, we sit here proudly today knowing that we will now always be called high school graduates.

I don't just look at YouthBuild as a school, but as a second family because of the tremendous amount of love and support that they show us each and every day. YouthBuild gave me a passion to be a part of my community; to be a man of the people, not above but equal."

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MEET ERNEST '18 Ernest Dawkins wanted a change, and his cousin (Class of 2012 Alumna) encouraged him to apply to YouthBuild. Unlike his last school experience, Ernest was looking for a school where he would stay engaged and grow as a student. Once he got to YouthBuild, he did just that. Ernest was a thriving student on the Advanced Construction track, with the goal of graduating, going to college for Carpentry and pursuing his dream of playing basketball.

It’s safe to say that Ernest enjoyed YouthBuild.

He says “my time at YouthBuild has been the best experience of my life. I'm engaged and I talk more in class than I ever have before.” This has not always been the case for Ernest who eventually dropped out of his last school due to low interest and motivation. “YouthBuild provides more of a personal touch and one on one attention with students,” he says.

Ernest made the decision to prioritize his education and get on a better path. “School is my priority. This is a big shift for me, and has taken a lot of stress off my mom. She doesn't have to worry as much now that I'm on a better path,” he explains.

Ernest’s main source of motivation has always been his family. As a 19 year old with North Philadelphia roots, Ernest has a strong desire to support his family (Mom, Dad, 4 brothers and 1 sister). “I want to be able to support my family. I want to be in a position to help them.

They have already done so much for me.”

Additionally, Ernest's passion for basketball helps to keep him driven. He started playing basketball at the early age of four. Ernest learns from his love of basketball on and off the court. “The respect I have for my teammates, is the same respect I have for my YouthBuild family,” he says. “If you have a strong work ethic and grind hard, you will get results. Just put your all into it,” he explains.

When asked about his favorite player Ernest says, “I love the game. I do not have a favorite player. You can learn from any player, from the worst to the best. You have to study them in life, not just their game.”

Since graduating in August 2018, Ernest is closer than ever to his goals and he couldn’t be more excited. Ernest acknowledges some of his teachers who have contributed to his growth as a student. “Shout out to Ms. Kenya, who makes learning easy. I love her way of teaching,” he says, “Shout out to Mr. Rich, who always stays on me and makes sure that my work is done.”

“YouthBuild has helped to put me on the road to success.”

Ernest's journey to success continues. He is currently thriving as an employee at Citizens Bank Park in the Maintenance Department.

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VERONICA '18 ALUMNI PROFILE- VERONICA MENJIVAR, Valedictorian Looking for opportunity and relief from the violence in their hometown of Ilobasco, El Salvador, Veronica Menjivar's parents thought it would be best for her to move to the United States. In 2015, Veronica reluctantly left home without her family and all that she knew in search of new opportunities and a chance to further her education. That year, she moved to Dallas, TX with a foster family for four months. Shortly after, she was placed with a foster family in Philadelphia, PA where she's made her roots ever since.

The transition into her first Philadelphia high school was very tough, as the learning environment was not a good fit for her. With English being her second language, Veronica was having a hard time in classes, and wasn't getting the academic support that she needed. After much thought and consideration of her options, she ultimately decided to drop out of school and find a job. Yet her desire to further her education remained.

Knowing this, her social worker and boyfriend both recommended that she apply to YouthBuild Philly.

After doing her own research, she agreed it would be a good fit and applied to YouthBuild. Veronica received an invitation to Mental Toughness Training and ultimately was accepted into the Class of 2018, bringing her one step closer to her goal of graduating and getting her diploma.

Eager to dive into her studies again and earn her diploma, Veronica enrolled in the Business Administration Scholar (BAS) vocational track. “I chose BAS because I was professionally motivated.

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I always wanted to be a professional woman,” says Veronica. During her time in BAS she gained invaluable professional skills that continue to help her to this day. “I learned how to type, write papers, and use Google docs. All things that are helpful now on my education journey,” explains Veronica.

Veronica's fondest memories as a BAS student were her times working in the student cafe with her peers and Ms. Jennifer (Barista Instructor).

“It took me out of my comfort zone,” Veronica recalls as she describes her experience learning best practices for customer service during barista training. It was experiences such as this that prepared Veronica for her 4 week internship with ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates). “BAS prepared me with people skills for ECFMG,” she explains. During her internship, beyond providing clerical support, Veronica built significant relationships and developed her communication skills. Her professional growth paved the way for an offer of a part-time position with ECFMG at the conclusion of her internship.

When it came time for graduation, Veronica remembers the day that Ms. Melissa (BAS Instructor/Coordinator) shared some great news with her. “‘You are Valedictorian,’” Veronica recalls Ms. Melissa telling her. “At first I didn't truly understand what it meant,” Veronica explains. After consulting Google Translate and then her brother, Veronica fully understood and felt elated.

VERONICA '18 ALUMNI PROFILE- VERONICA MENJIVAR, Valedictorian “It was a good feeling. I was so happy. I never thought I would be in the position of being the top student. It was difficult with the language barrier and having English being my second language. That's why I was so surprised,” says Veronica. Veronica's parents were proud, but were not as surprised as she was. “‘Even when you were in El Salvador, you were intelligent,’” Veronica recalls her father's response to the good news.

Even though college wasn't her original goal, her time at YouthBuild motivated her to further her education. She is now enrolled in the BUSCA (Bilingual Undergraduate Studies for Collegiate Advancement) program at LaSalle University. As a part-time student she is studying Literature, Political Science and English with the goal of attaining her Bachelor's degree while she continues to work part-time at ECFMG. Veronica ultimately wants to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant. “The first places I want to visit are El Salvador and the Dominican Republic,” says Veronica.

"Without motivation there is not sacrifice.

Without sacrifice, there is not discipline.

And without discipline, there is not success."

Veronica closed her Valedictorian address with a quote that she learned from her father: "Without motivation, there is not sacrifice. Without sacrifice, there is not discipline. And without discipline, there is not success." Veronica carries these words with her and continues to excel.

She ended her first semester at LaSalle with honors and made the Dean's List.

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SERVICE THE #YBWAY HOURS OF SERVICE CONTRIBUTED BY THE CLASS OF 2018:

76,532 HOURS MOST HOURS CONTRIBUTED BY ONE STUDENT:

JANET TOLER 747 HOURS MURALS PAINTED AT WILLIAM ROWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON MLK DAY OF SERVICE:

63 TOTAL VALUE OF AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS EARNED :

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Cultural dance lesson during Spring Break Service Trip in Puerto Rico

College and Career Day at Manor College

Students at 30th St. Station heading to the YouthBuild AmeriCorps Conference of Young Leaders in Washington, DC. Spring Break Service Trip Puerto Rico 2018

Spring Break Service Trip in Utuado, Puerto Rico Child Development Associate (CDA) students explore Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in South Philadelphia

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DONORS 2017-2018 Ravi Acharya and Simran Sidhu Alwaze Apparel LLC AmazonSmile Foundation Ameen Akbar Humam Ali Anonymous EJ Argenio John Armstrong Kathy Artmont Boyd and Myra Asplundh Regina Austin Jessica Ayoub Azavea Frederick Bader Barbara Batten Daniel Baylson Alexandra Becker Monica Beletsky Regina Bell Amanda Benjamin Howard Berger Terry and Cheryl Berry Bike & Build, Inc. Birchbox Laura Blenman Boston Consulting Group, Inc Cory and Pauline Boyce Amanda Brajer Graham Brent Caitlin Brown Melinda Brown

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Ken and Therese Burge Peter M. and Elisabeth Buss Idriss Byrd Patricia Caldwell Rita Cancelliere Grace Cannon Jennifer Carroll Eric and Donna Carswell CAST, Inc. Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Frank Chism and Mbalia Singley Catherine A. Chute Meredith Classen Julie Clements-Reagan Christan Clunis John Colborn R. Ryan Conner Laura Cooley George and Mary Cooper Kent and Lisa Cooper Louis Coppola Nicole Coughlin Jay and Mary Ann Crane Gregory and Melody Damis Lea D'Angelo Timothy Daniel Doris Davis-Whitely Gwendoline De Vendeuil Ellen Deacon Roy and Mary DeCaro Susan Deitch

Willa Deitch Charles and Gina Demaio Brady and Emily Dennis Jonathan Desher Domenic D'Ginto Khalidah Diamond Dennis Dicker Kevin Dolan Rebekah Dommel Ashley Doyle Joan Doyle Emily Drucker Carnell Dudley Cassidy Dugan Kevin Dutcher Alex Dutton Kyle Eason Alan and Natalie Eisen Homer and Kelly Elizardo Scott and Louise Emerick Karen Emerick Alfred Essandoh Charles Esser Exelon Corporation Jared and Julia Farbman Clint Fargason Carniesha Fenwick-Kwashie Joseph Ferrara Hallie Fischer Matthew Fisher Holly Fitzpatrick

DONORS 2017-2018 Chad Forbes Nancy Forbriger Kristen Forbriger Dugan Kia Ford Colby Frederick Taliah Gachelin Andrea Gadson Susan Gallagher John Andrew Gallery Gap Foundation Gap Inc. Joey Gauthier Ariesha Geier Nancy Gilhool Breanna Giovanniello Jackie Giovanniello Yolanda Giovanniello Richard Gitlen Raymond and Mary Glenn Sandra Gonzalez-Torres Harold Goodman Margaret Gordon and John Peterson Catherine Greenstein Gregory FCA Jim Grenier Robert Gubitosi Andrew and Amanda Gundling Shannon Hackney Caroline Haley

Sarah Hallowell Philip and Maureen Handel Dan Harney Erica Harney Christopher Harris Lianne Hartman Eulalia Hartung Charles and Tracy Hehmeyer Julia Heller Michael Herrmann Julia Hillengas Erin Horvat Kayla Hoskinson Ashleigh Hovermale Andre Howard Howard A. Taylor, LLC Shirlee Howe Samantha Hughes Judythe Hummel Michael Imperato Marlyn and Earlene Jackson Allyson Jackson Thomas Jackson Melissa Jackson-Schmidt George Jenkins Justin Jiunta Rebecca Katz John Keith Susan Kelly Abby Kelly James Keyte Sarah Kobylarz Thomas and Anne Kohn

Margaret Krackeler Chelsea and Anthony Kuehne Suzanne Landau Tylene Lane Brendan and Shelly Lanigan Tyrina Lassiter Jason Laughlin Khalilah Lawson Rorie Leahy Brian Leffler Catherine Leffler Laure Leffler Maureen Leffler Michael Lehr Joanne Lewers David and Eva Lexie Scott and Sandra Lillis Evan Linhardt Nina Lish Rachel Loew Paul Luong Karen Makara Noah Mallon Mary Josephine Markle Miki Markusen Akil Marsh Syreeta Martin J. Laurence Martin Bill and Kristin Martin Lauren Marzolf Todd and Jennifer Marzolf Gwendolyn Mayrant

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DONORS 2017-2018 John McCarrick John McCarroll Melanie McCottry Carolyn J. McCoy Conor McDonnell Peter McElroy Christopher McFadden Jen McGonigle Laura McHugh Patrick and Michele McKenna Brendan McKeon Brian and Donna McNeill Jack McNicholas Megan McNicholas Michael McPhilmy and Nadine  Lomakin Steven and Beth McPhilmy Fernando Mendez & Ellen Hutton Edward and Linda Meredith James and Deborah Mergiotti Diana Mergiotti Nagel Elizabeth Mierswa Donald Miller Meredith and Martin Molloy Ted Molloy Tim Molloy and Deirdre McCarrick Terry and Sally Molloy Courtney and Tim Morgan Robin Morris Nikkia Moss Keith Mullins Jim and Emily Multari Shawn Murray

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Christine Navarro Chet Nave JerryAnn Nellstein Kathleen Nestler David and Susan Nicholas Michael Noel Paige Nolan Nathan and Halima Norstrud Noelle Obrien Sam Olshin Patricia O'Neill Christopher and Lucia Pappas Grace Parker J. Manly Parks David and Valerie Paul Paul L. Newman Foundation Molly Perez Sarah Peterson Laurene Peterson Philadelphia FIGHT Lawrence and Virginia Philyaw Justine Philyaw Linda Pierson Keyona Polk Robert and Gina Pollichino Debra Porter-King Jim Powel Thomas Powell Tanza Pugliese Abigail Rapp Stephen and Liz Raynes Rebecca and Truett Reed

Marie Reilly Marsha Richardson Greg Richmond Evan Riggs Kate Ritchie David Rivoire Jenna Roberg Alexander Rocke Josh Romalis Stephanie Roman Matthew and Allison Romano Kenneth Romanowski Tony Rose David Rudovsky Karen Ruscoe S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Mike Sack Harald Sandstrom Andrea Saylor Jennifer Schifano Benjamin Schindler Dean Schmeltz Scott and Allison Schulman Angela Schwartz LaWanda Sheppard Julia Silvia-Cramer Molly Sinderbrand David Smith and James Fitzgerald Kevin Smith Kiley Smith Kelly Peter and Kathleen Smith

DONORS 2017-2018 Marie Sokolovsky Bud & Jeannie Starr Kevin Stauffer Paul Stead Katherine and Adam Stech Mark Stern Charles and Gaynor Strickler Ricky Strickler Stephanie Strockis Nate Stuhlmiller and Lindsay Dell Cook Leslie Sullivan Brad Sunness Anne Synnestvedt Erik Tavcar TD Charitable Foundation Priscilla Tennant Textron Matching Gift Program The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation The Kula Foundation David Thomas Cheryl Thomas Brenda Thomas Roxanne Tillman Martha Todd Zurrell Toney Elina Tonkova Robert Totaro Joe Traub

Sangeeta Tyagi Universal Community Homes Jane Uptegrove Vanguard Matching Gift Program Terasa Vassallo Patricia Ventura Jo-Ann Verrier Joseph and Soo Kyung Vitale Robin Walker Ron and Toni Walker Joyce Walton Stephen Waters Doug and Linda Weidman Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program "For YouthBuild donors Paula Wengerd an investment means a Nicole Westerman Rebecca Wetzel deep partnership with Wharton Charity Fashion Show the school. Where they Deborah White know they are having Nicole Williams an impact and Veronica Willig Nadine Willis are making a difference Dalila Wilson-Scott in the lives of Danielle Wolfe young people."

James M. and Susan M. Wolfe L. Woolnough - Scott Emerick, Patricia Wright Sai and Elyse Yerrapathruni Executive Director of Young Friends of YouthBuild Philly YouthBuild Philly Jason and Elisabeth Yucis Diane Zilka

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2017-2018 Corporate, Community and Foundation Support Amazon Smile Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation Aspen Institute (Reimagine Retail) Berwind Fund LLC Benevity Community Impact Fund Birchbox BMC Benefits Services* Boston Consulting Group CAST, Inc. Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Children Can Shape the Future CREW DMi Partners EY* Exelon Corporation Gap Inc. & Gap Foundation The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Regional Foundation Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers* Gregory FCA JOIN Lenfest Foundation Lindsay Insurance Group* Philadelphia School Partnership Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer* Saint-Gobain* Schultz Family Foundation S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Skanska USA* Spring Point Partners* Starbucks Foundation TD Bank/TD Charitable Foundation Textron Matching Gifts Program Union Packaging* Universal Community Homes Vanguard Wells Fargo Wharton Graduate Association White and Richardson Trust William Penn Foundation Youth Hope Foundation

FUNDING PARTNERS

*2018 Grow YB: Plant the Seed with YouthBuild Philly fundraising event sponsors

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OUR PARTNERS 2017-2018 General Program

Home Rehabilitation

Postsecondary Training & Resources

African American Chamber of CertainTeed Commerce Diamond Tool Campus Philly Big Picture - El Centro de Duron Paints Graduate! Philadelphia Estudiantes East River Bank Philabundance Community CareerLink Finanta Kitchen City of Philadelphia, Mayor's Office George F. Kempf Supply Co. PhillyGoes2College Councilman Allan Domb Home Depot The Workshop School - Cars Councilman Derek Green KAJ General Contractor from the Heart Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Kramer Marks Architects uAspire Councilwoman Cindy Bass New Deal Lumber Year Up Professional Training Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Nicetown CDC Corps Philadelphia Partnerships, Drexel University Northeast Building Products Community Service Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Philadelphia Housing Authority ArtWell Commerce Philadelphia Housing The Attic Youth Center Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Development Corporation Books through Bars Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia Redevelopment Boys & Girls Club of JOIN Authority Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, Provision of Grace World Mission Philadelphia Broad Street Ministries Drexel University Church BuildaBridge Philadelphia OIC Roy Sims Plumbing & Heating City Year of Greater Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory Saint-Gobain Philadelphia Philadelphia Works South Philadelphia Homes CDC Cradle2Grave Philadelphia Youth Network Universal Rehab Family Planning Council SpeakUp! West Chester Insulation Free Library of Philadelphia Starbucks West Supply Center Students Run Philly Style Postsecondary Education Global Citizen TD Bank Community College of Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity ReStore United Way of Greater Philadelphia Eastern University at People for HashtagLunchbag Hope Charter School i-Roc.org and Southern New Jersey People The Joy of Sox Urban Affairs Coalition Manor College Maternity Care Coalition U.S. Department of Labor Peirce College Mayor’s Office of Civic Villa Temple University Engagement and Volunteer YouthBuild USA Thaddeus Stevens College of Service Technology

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OUR PARTNERS 2017-2018 Community Service MLK Recreation Center Mothers in Charge Mural Arts Program National Multiple Sclerosis Society One Step Away Opport-UNITY Our Brothers’ Place PennSERVE Philabundance Philadelphia Urban Creators Philly AIDS Thrift Philly Rising Project H.O.M.E. Rising Sons Rising Queens School of the Future SHARE Food Program Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission The St. James School Tree House Books Unity in the Community Universal-Bluford Charter School Urban Creators Village of Arts and Humanities Wakisha Charter School The Wellness of You We Feed the Homeless Woodstock Family Center WOAR Youth Emergency Services

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Support Services

Support Services

Achieving Independence Center Young Legends The Attic Youth Center Youth Justice Project Child Care Information Services City of Philadelphia Office of Vocational Training Supportive Housing Aid for Friends Covenant House Crisis Center Broad Street Ministries Community Legal Services CertainTeed Community Behavioral Health Clean Air Council Delaware Valley University Delaware Valley Green Counseling Psychology Program Building Council Eastern University Counseling District 1199C Training and Psychology Department Upgrading Fund Educating Communities for Educational Commission for Parenting Foreign Medical Graduates ELECT Pregnant & Parenting Fairmount Parks Teen Conservancy Program Finishing Trades Institute G.P.A.S.S. GlaxoSmithKline International Institute for Graboyes Commercial Restorative Practices Window JFCS of Greater Philadelphia Kitchen Cred La Salle University Counseling & L.F. Driscoll, LLC Family Therapy Department McGrann Insulation NAWIC Mazzoni Center National Association of Pennsylvania Health Law Project Women in Construction Shalom, Inc. National Center for Sincerely Syreeta Construction Education and Sobriety Through Out Patient, Research Inc. OMAX Institute Stephen Klein Wellness Center Philadelphia Area Labor Temple University Management University of Pennsylvania Committee/ BUILD-RITE Counseling Department Construction Industry Valley Youth House Program

OUR PARTNERS 2017-2018 Vocational Training Philadelphia Convention Center Philadelphia Fire Department Police Athletic League of Philadelphia SHARE Foods Smith & Solomon Solar States United States Green Building Council USLI

Employers Bayada Home Health Care Benefits Data Trust Blessed Builders Burger King Chick-fil-A Cambria Hotel & Suites Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Domino's Pizza ECFMG Hand2Paw Hilton Hotels Insomnia Cookies Gap, Inc. Marriott Hotels McDonalds PGW Philadelphia Airport Philly Future Track PowerCorps PHL Ritz Carlton Hotels Solar States Starbucks

Employers Sugarhouse Casino TD Bank TUCS Cleaning Services West Chester Insulation Wyndham Hotels YMCA (Columbia North)

"A society grows great when old men and women plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in. " - Greek Proverb

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2017-2018 FINANCIALS Revenue and Support Contributions

$2,134,037

Government and Other Grants

$2,547,106

Receipts from Philadelphia School District

$2,546,430

Miscellaneous Total Revenue and Support

$5,345 $7,232,918

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Expenses Program Service Education

$5,242,051

Supporting Services Management and General Development

Total Expenses

$1,043,946 $340,151 $6,626,148

Net Assets Excess of revenues over expenditures

$606,770

Net Assets at the beginning of the year

$1,586,230

Net Assets at the end of the year

$2,193,000

Our IRS ID Number is 23-2728467

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