Annual Report 2018-2019

ON A MISSION 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

Our Mission

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Leadership

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Admissions

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Class of 2019

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Year 1

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Year 2

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2018-2019 Highlights

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Service

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Student Speech

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Alumni Profile

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Funders & Donors

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Key Partners & Resources

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Financials

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Contribute to the Mission

OUR MISSION YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

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2018-2019 LEADERSHIP Â Management Scott Emerick Executive Director

Brian Leffler Program Director

Ameen Akbar Director of Student Life

Meredith Molloy Chief Development Officer

Adesanya Karade Chief Financial & Operating Officer

 Board of Directors Martin Brigham (Board Chair) Attorney, Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer

Khalilah Lawson (Governance Committee Chair)

Robert Totaro (Board Vice Chair)

Director, Executive Search Comcast Corporation

Roxanne Tillman (Board Secretary)

Tiffanie Talley-Baines (HR Committee Chair)

Founder & CEO, RCT Advisors

Senior Manager, Individual Advisory Services TIAA

Vice President, Store Manager III TD Bank

James Mergiotti (Board Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair)

Keith Anderson, Sr.

President & CEO (Retired) Peirce College

Kiley Smith Kelly (Fundraising Committee Chair)

Manager, IT Operations ECFMG

Graham Brent

CEO, NCCCO Testing Services, LLC.

Principal, EY

Timothy Daniel

David Thomas (Program Committee Chair)

Charles Esser

Associate VP, Strategic Initiatives Dean, Div. of Access and Community Engagement, Community College of Philadelphia

Senior Advisor, International SOS, Inc. Founder and Director Philadelphia Community School

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2018-2019 LEADERSHIP Board of Directors Jared Farbman Senior Strategy Analyst, Vanguard

Melanie McCottry

Erin McNamara Horvat

Jim Multari

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Drexel University

VP National Sales Strategy & Insights Comcast Corporation

Scott Lillis

Sai Yerrapathruni

Managing Director and Sr. Wealth Advisor Bessemer Trust

Director, Public Affairs, PGW

Senior Associate Aegis Property Group

Committee Members Brea Arthur Absence Management Specialist Comcast Elliot Brown YouthBuild Philly Alumnus Eddie Burns New Business Implementation AmeriHealth Administrators Nicole Connell Special Advisor to the Commissioner City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services Lisette Gonzalez Community Benefits Advisor UPMC Health Plan Isaiah Johnson YouthBuild Philly Alumus Amanda Klopf Senior Tax Associate EY

Michael McGuire Account Executive, Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Todd Marzolf Senior Project Consultant, IT Business Management Willis Towers Watson Sam Olshin Principal Atkin Olshin Schade Architects Alicia Smith CHRO, Resources for Human Development Elina Tonkova Associate Director of Communications & Leadership University of Penn Libraries Samantha Tyrol AVP, HR Recruiter II, TD Bank Michelle Ziegler-Bradford AVP, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, TD Bank

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MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

YouthBuild Philly Mission Statement 2018: YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School’s mission is to empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person. Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

YouthBuild Philly Mission Statement 1992: 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.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

between students and staff, along with relationships between students and

Since 1992, YouthBuild Philly has been on

other students. We prioritize small

a mission to provide out-of-school youth

learning communities in classrooms and

in Philadelphia with support and

on job sites. We prioritize mentorship,

opportunities to become self-sufficient,

support for all learners and community

responsible and productive citizens and

spaces that promote cohesive culture

leaders in their community. While it is

across our school.

absolutely true that we strive for this daily, it doesn’t fully capture the essence

We also recognize the pressing

of all that YouthBuild Philly has done and

significance of empowering young

continues to strive to do in collaboration

people to be critically conscious leaders

with young people. As we evolve as an

empowered to change the systems that

organization, it felt important to revisit

impact their lives. Our updated mission

our mission statement to ensure it fully

recognizes that our 27+ years of

describes who we are and who we want to YouthBuild in Philadelphia and 40+ be in partnership with young leaders. Our

years of a global YouthBuild movement

updated mission statements attempts to

is centered on social justice. In 1978,

represent the “why” that motivates and

Dorothy Stoneman founded the Youth

connects our school community.

Action Program to empower and mobilize young people to become a

At YouthBuild we understand that young

force for positive change by rebuilding

people are more likely to achieve their full abandoned homes in East Harlem.

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potential in a community where they feel

Taylor Frome brought that same vision

loved, supported and respected. Toward

for YouthBuild to empower young

that end, we continue prioritizing and

people as agents for social change to

improving our commitment to restorative

Philadelphia in 1992.

practices that privilege relationships

MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP Remaining true to our roots means

Our new mission statement reflects the

empowering the leadership pathway of

belief that young people have the talent

YouthBuild students beyond earning

and passion to transform themselves

diplomas and vocational certifications.

and their communities. It will serve as a

Through weekly Community Change

consistent guide and constant reminder

Workshops (CCW), students explore

that young people’s development as

issues facing their communities and take

leaders represents a core priority of

action to create positive change through

our work.

service-learning experiences. As parttime AmeriCorps members, every

ALL young people in Philadelphia

student impacts the surrounding

deserve to learn in a loving, supportive

community by contributing at least 450

environment that helps them to reach

hours of service in Philadelphia.

their full potential and prepares them

Academic coursework incorporates a

to be critically conscious leaders.

focus on our community. For instance,

YouthBuild is on a mission to do just

our Social Studies course investigates

that.

the origins of social movements locally and around the globe, then challenges

Sincerely,

students to research community issues and become active citizens that use their

Scott Emerick

voices to stand for causes they believe

Executive Director

in.

Our internal social identities workgroup focuses on opportunities for staff,

Marty Brigham Board Chair

students, alumni, Board members and partners to develop shared language and common frameworks for continuing conversations about social identities and race. Conversations about how identities and systems impact students' journey at YouthBuild and beyond represents a critical commitment for us to remain grounded in the original vision of YouthBuild.

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YOUTHBUILD READY In 2018, 938 young people applied to YouthBuild Philly.

435Â applicants were invited to Mental Toughness Training.

223 completed Mental Toughness Training and were welcomed to officially enroll into the Class of 2019.

How to apply and get #YBready...

Final day of Mental Toughness Training.

223 applicants were officially invited into th Class of 2019.

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Class of 2019 marched down Broad Street to reclaim their education.

Annual Acceptance Day March down Broad Street that invites the city to celebrate with young people reclaiming their education.

Class of 2019 received some words of encouragement from motivational speaker, Wallo 267.

CLASS of 2019 Demographics YouthBuild Philly is on a mission to 'meet students where they are' to best serve their individual needs and help them overcome any challenges that may have the ability to hinder their growth as a young person.

Age (upon enrollment)

48.9% 18 years old 35.9% 19 years old 15.2% 20 years old Highest grade completed (upon enrollment)

65.6% 11th Grade 24.8% 10th Grade 6.4% 9th Grade 2.3% 8th Grade 0.5% 7th Grade 0.5% 6th Grade

44.6%

would be a first generation college student

Ethnicity

93.3% African American 4.0% Hispanic 1.3% Multi-Racial 0.9% Caucasian 0.4% Native American Challenges (self-reported)

27.1% are parents 25.6% child of incarcerated parent/guardian

11.9%

have been in the foster care system 57.7% receive public assistance

19.0% have been homeless

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YEAR ONE Empower young adults (18-20 year-olds) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support, and respect for their whole person.

In Year One, we focus on cultivating a loving community where students can thrive and feel comfortable showing up as their most authentic selves. Students are supported holistically by a team of staff committed to helping them reach their full potential. Students' learning experiences are enriched with life skills development, job training and community service. During Year One, they focus on academics and hands-on learning while serving as part-time AmeriCorps members. Year One sets the stage for success in future educational and career endeavors.

Courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science are taught by a team of educators who want learning to feel personal for each student.

After successfully completing all coursework and requirements, students earn their high school diploma.

Academics Community service is a core part of every student's YouthBuild experience.

All students are part-time AmeriCorps members and are required to complete at least 450 hours of service during Year One. Service projects occur through the school year with various community partners.

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Community Service

Vocation

Student Success

Vocational tracks offered are: Building Trades, Healthcare, Childcare and Business Administration/ Customer Service.

Through hands-on learning students gain workforce experience with the chance to earn an industry-recognized certification.

Every student is assigned a Student Success Manager and a staff mentor to ensure that they are supported in every way possible during Year One. Success Managers connect them with resources, guidance and support through personal obstacles.

YEAR TWOÂ Students graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

In Year Two, alumni remain connected and supported by the Career Development team and YouthBuild staff. Every student is assigned a staff mentor to provide them with guidance and assist with strategic goal-setting through an Action Planning process designed to help alumni successfully achieve their personal and professional goals. As critically conscious leaders, students aim towards higher education, job placement and/or career advancement to positively impact their lives and the lives of their families and community.

Near the end of Year One our Career Development team prepares students for the next steps in their personal and professional journeys. Students are set up for success through supports such as job shadowing, internships, college classes, and job placement.

Bridge Programming Mentorship

YouthBuild Philly works with a host of employer partners who are ready to hire students and dedicated to helping them grow professionally.

Students are connected to life-changing educational and employment opportunities.

Mentors provide encouragement and focus on goal-setting for short and long-term success. Many mentormentee relationships often lead to life-long bonds.

graduates 87% ofwere placed in post-secondary education or employment within six months of graduation.

Retention Placement of placed % 80 graduates & Advancement retained placement for a year.

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2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

October 2018- Students attended Hire! Philly Job & Resource Fair where they met recording artist Meek Mill.

November 2018- Executive Director Scott Emerick joined the Aspen Institute panel on "Improving Job Quality and Equity in Food Retail."

December 2018- Students and staff joined together for a funfilled day of relationship building at Sky Zone.

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October 2018- Our friends at Prudential joined Advanced Construction students on their worksite during Prudential Cares Week.

October 2018- Students participated in Young Involved Philly's week-long State of Young Philly celebration where they hosted "Conversations Over Coffee" panels to discuss relevant issues that affect them and their community.

December 2018- YouthBuild USA Founder Dorothy Stoneman invited students to participate in the Inaugural Opportunity Youth Summit in Washington, D.C.

December 2018- YouthBuild Philly hosted the Global Opportunity Youth convening.

24 young leaders from 12 countries came together to provide voice and perspective to the Global Opportunity Youth Initiative.

December 2018- 19 leaders of the Class of 2019 came together to explore what true leadership means at the YouthBuild Leadership Retreat.

February 2019- YouthBuild Philly's Board of Trustees had a heart to heart with students about leadership and critical consciousness.

2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

February 2019- During Black History Month, the Student Life team hosted a Black Wall Street event where students networked with young black entrepreneurs.

April 2019- Students planned and organized the inaugural Student Showcase fundraiser where they shared their talents with YouthBuild supporters.

June 2019- YouthBuild Philly basketball team finishes an undefeated season with victories over YouthBuild teams from Pennsylvania and New York.

March 2019- Students had the chance to pie some of their favorite staff members on Pi Day.

March 2019- Wharton Charity Fashion Show partner raised funds for YouthBuild Philly at their annual fashion show event.

May 2019- YouthBuild Philly hosted its annual fundraiser, #GrowYB, honoring community leaders Ameen Akbar, Wendell Holland and Malcolm Jenkins for their commitment to youth development.

July 2019- CityWide Stories interviewed two alumni, Shujaa Hayes '19 and Crystal BarhamGuess '17, about their personal journeys to YouthBuild and their will to change the trajectory of their lives.

June 2019- Class of 2019 celebrates their prom night in style at their Hollywood themed event.

August 2019- 106 students of the Class of 2019 received their diploma!

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ON A MISSION TO SERVE When students come to YouthBuild Philly, they gain a better understanding of what it means to "give back" to the community.

Every YouthBuild Philly student is a part-time AmeriCorps member reqiured to complete a minimum of 450 hours of community service in Philadelphia. Throughout the year, they participate in various service projects that connect them to relevant issues affecting the Philadelphia area, allowing them to become part of the solution.Â

MLK Day of Service

Women's Prison Book Project ....Critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities.

January 2019- Students, staff and community partners joined together for the seventh consecutive year to revitalize the hallways and community spaces of F.S. Edmonds Elementary with affirming quotes and images.

#AmeriCorpsWeek

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March 2019- We celebrated AmeriCorps Week to recognize all of our AmeriCorps members and alumni for their service and dedication throughout the years.

January 2019-Â Our friends at Indy Hall invited students to participate in their third annual Women's Prison Book Donation project. Together, students and volunteers packed and shipped dozens of books to women's prisons across the country.

North Philly Peace Park Care Packages for the Homeless

April 2019- Students spent the day with our friends at North Philly Peace Park to learn more about the effects of gentrification, food deserts and how to craft solutions.

April 2019- Students prepared and distributed care packages to our homeless brothers and sisters in the North Philadelphia area.

SERVICE BEYOND PHILLY Spring Break Service Trip in Utuado, Puerto Rico In April 2019, a select group of YouthBuild Philly staff and students spent their Spring Break serving and providing aid in Utuado, Puerto Rico, a community still feeling the effects from 2017's Hurricane Maria. Students worked to restore the home of a family who had been couch surfing amongst friends and family in the 18 months since the storm. At the conclusion of the project, the family was able to move into their new home the following week!

Beyond the service, students were able to participate in fun excursions such as ziplining and rappelling, and were fully immersed into Puerto Rican culture by connecting with local residents, learning about the history of Puerto Rico and touring historic landmarks throughout Utuado and San Juan.

The Spring Break Service Trip is a life changing opportunity for students as it expands their perspectives and reach beyond Philadelphia.

"It was a nice experience because I got to see another side of staff and students. Then we all came together to complete this one project. Even when we were doing service projects here in Philly, I would never see the end result. When we were in Puerto Rico and I saw the end result, it hit me different. I don’t know how to explain it or put that feeling into words."- Brittany, '19

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RELATIONSHIPS MATTER At YouthBuild Philly, our programming places a deep emphasis on relationship building. We know that in order for students to thrive as life-long learners, they have to feel loved and supported. Through mentorship, career coaching, providing community resources and more, we have been able to create a culture that prioritizes our connection to students and their overall wellbeing.

"They teach you that you are more than what people try to make of you."- Shay, '19

"When we talk about support, it's holistic."

- Doris Spears, Student Success Manager

"It's like having Kobe and Shaq. When you know it's somebody there and somebody can back you up, you can go anywhere and do anything."- Jymel, '19

"At YouthBuild Philly, you're not just a number.

It's not just about where you are going after this. It's about who you are now and who you want to be."- Christina Neilson, Math Instructor

"Teachers literally come up to me and be like 'you got this, if you need help just come to me.'

I didn't get that at my old school." - Ershay, '19 "I care about all aspects of you, and I am going to be here for you and watch you walk across that stage on graduation day. I think that is powerful and unlike anything our students have experienced in other schools."- Colleen Counihan, Former Program Operations Coordinator

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Follow our @exchangephilly page for more insight into how we develop our relationships

SHYHEED '19 Excerpt from Shyheed McLeish's Graduation Speech Recipient of the YouthBuild Way Award The YouthBuild Way Award is awarded to the student who best exemplifies YouthBuild's core values of Respect, Excellence and Perseverance

"Before coming to YouthBuild, I went to 6 different high schools, but none of them were right for me. I even applied to YouthBuild before this year, but didn't make it through mental toughness the first time around. Coming back to YouthBuild has been the best 12 months of my life - plus during this year, I met my beautiful daughter Sahorah. YouthBuild made me step out of my element and do things I had never seen myself doing, including finishing the school year with over 100% attendance thanks to Saturday school and after school service events. I've worked so hard this year to become a better person, leader, and parent.

I had the chance to represent my community and YouthBuild Philly at a conference in Washington, DC this year, and also travel with my peers to Puerto Rico to help families rebuild their homes after Hurricane Maria. These are just a few of the ways I was able to keep myself on track and grow as a leader.

After graduating, I will be attending Community College of Philadelphia to study education on my way to being a teacher and mentor. My experience has shown me the importance of having more African American male educators as role models, so I'm stepping up and starting with myself.

I didn't make this journey alone, so finally I would like to thank my family, my boy Corn, my old head Mr. Ron, Ms. Nikkia and last but not least Ms. Charla, my mentor.

Without your love and support I wouldn’t be standing on this stage today."

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BRITTANY '19 BB is On a Mission Alumni Profile- Brittany Hammond, First Applicant to Class of 2019 Brittany Hammond was the very first

and sense of purpose. “What made me so

applicant to YouthBuild Philly’s Class of

persistent in following through with the

2019. She knew about YouthBuild for

application process was the things I was

years, as her older brother and sister

going through at home. In the previous year

attended and always suggested that she

I was trying to get into school, but I wasn’t

do the same. “They always told me about

following through and doing what I said I

YouthBuild, but I never wanted to listen

was going to do. That created doubt in a lot

to my siblings even if they were right,”

of people’s minds about me and my

says Brittany. Working since the age of

dedication. I wanted to prove people wrong,

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but I also wanted to do it for myself,”

time and wanted to pursue her education. explains Brittany. Brittany’s selfShe remembers always having dreams of

determination and her strong desire to be

going straight to college and joining a

back in an academic setting are what

sorority right after high school. However,

ultimately led her to YouthBuild. Once she

this plan was detoured when she did not

enrolled and began her journey, she knew

finish at her previous school. “Things

instantly that this was a place she could call

happened at my old school that made me

home.

not want to be there anymore,” explains Brittany. When Brittany encountered

Always having her mother’s support, life

family hardships she lacked a true

began to shift in ways that prevented her

support system and learning environment

mother from always being available. When

to help her thrive as a student. “I didn’t

Brittany came to YouthBuild, it was the first

feel accepted. When I was going through

time that she felt truly supported by a

hard times there was no one that I could

community outside of her family. “When I

really talk to outside of my family,”

got to YouthBuild, I met all these people

Brittany reflects. That all changed once

that genuinely cared about how I’m doing,

she came to YouthBuild.

what I’m thinking and what I’m feeling. Even on days I didn’t feel like talking, someone

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Eager for change and a chance to prove

would pull me to the side to check in with

those who doubted her wrong, applying

me to see what’s going on and my thought

to YouthBuild Philly felt like a natural

process,” says Brittany. Feeling supported

next step for Brittany. She came to

by staff and peers was exactly what Brittany

YouthBuild with a spirit of determination

needed to make her YouthBuild journey a

BRITTANY '19 success.

mission statement resonated most with her, she focused on the word

As a Business Administration Scholars

empowerment. “YouthBuild really

(BAS) student, Brittany got the educational

wants students and applicants to know

experience that she anticipated when she

that once you come here you have

initially enrolled. She came to develop a

everything within you already. It’s not

deep appreciation for the structure of the

like they are giving you something you

track and credits it for much of the

didn’t already have. It’s like they are

professional growth and discipline that

awakening what’s already in you. They

she has today. “As a BAS student, the

pull it out of you when you get here,”

structure of the track made me more of a

says Brittany. Brittany believes that

hard worker. Now I carve out time to

mentorship and genuine connections

actually sit down and do work. Before I

made her feel most empowered.

would never go somewhere to do work. It made my mindset strong,” says Brittany. “I

All of the key connections Brittany had

liked how strict it was - but I would never

at YouthBuild happened organically and

tell Ms. Melissa (Jackson-Schmidt, former

made her feel supported and respected

BAS Coordinator, now Director of

for her whole person, namely her

Workforce Development) that,” she quickly

connections with Mr. Ant (Smith, Social

jokes. “I’m not shy anymore. I used to stay

Studies Instructor) and Ms. Jackie

to myself. BAS prepared me for that with

(Giovanniello, former Career Training

the Public Speaking class. I think I’m able

Coordinator). “When it came to Mr. Ant

to vocalize my wants and my needs more

and being close to him, it just happened

effectively now,” Brittany explains.

organically. He would take the time out to ask me what’s going on and pull me

This past year, YouthBuild Philly revisited

to the side. He would offer me space to

our mission statement to fully capture

talk about it, but he also offered the

who we are to the core in partnership with

space to not talk about it in the

young people like Brittany. Under the new

moment,” says Brittany. It was

statement, YouthBuild's main priority is to

important to Brittany to feel heard and

empower young adults to develop skills

she genuinely felt like Mr. Ant cared

and connect to opportunities by fostering

about what was going on with her below

an environment of love, support and

the surface. “Even when I couldn’t talk to

respect for their whole person. When

my mom about stuff, I knew I could

asked what about the new mission

come to YouthBuild and wouldn’t have

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BRITTANY '19 to walk around and feel this heaviness in

Year One to Year Two. I just wasn’t in the

my chest if I didn’t want to or have to. I

building as much,” says Brittany.

could just pull Ant to the side at any time and be like ‘yo, this is what’s going on’. He

Currently, Brittany is working at Old

would tell me stories and situations that he

Navy and will soon start the YearUp

could relate to, which also made the

program at Peirce College where she will

relationship work,” Brittany explains.

be trained in Business Operations.

Brittany built a strong bond with Ms. Jackie,

Brittany hopes to continue her

who she still remains very close to since

education at a 4-year institution to study

she left YouthBuild more than a year ago.

Business Communications.

“It shows you how much she cares. It shows you how genuine it was. She wasn’t trying

For students like Brittany, learning in an

to connect with me just because she was

environment of love and support was

getting paid to do that. It shows that she

crucial to her success and development

actually cares about me and we have an

as a student. “Finding a good mentor

actual relationship,” Brittany says. These

really makes a difference. Like finding

are the types of connections that make our

someone that you can really talk to. You

mission come alive for students.

get a lot of things done when you have a clear mindset. When something isn’t

In August 2019, Brittany graduated with

weighing heavy on your chest and on

high honors. What she remembers most

your mind you can get more things

about that day is the support network that

done,” explains Brittany. In many ways

showed up to celebrate her: her best

Brittany is growing to be like the

friend, mom, brother, uncle, sister, and

mentors she had growing up, especially

mentors: Mr. Ant and Ms. Jackie. “They

during her time at YouthBuild. Her close

were celebrating a big accomplishment that

relationship with her five year old sister

I did. So it was really nice. I felt all of this

Brooke, who calls her ‘BB’, has made her

love and support. They were really proud of

understand what it means to be a

me. It was the first time that I really felt like

mentor even more. “When I look at her

somebody was actually proud of me,”

like it’s like I’m looking at her future

reflects Brittany.

instead of mine. I want the best for her and I see her doing the little things I do

Since graduating from YouthBuild, Brittany

when I’m in the house. She copies me. I

still feels that the support has remained

want to be a good example for her and

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create a stable future for her. Something

BRITTANY '19 I didn’t have growing up,” says Brittany. “I want her to know that I’m somebody that she can always come to with the good, the bad, the ugly,” explains Brittany.

With our new mission statement, YouthBuild hopes to see more students like Brittany graduate high school and successfully transition to college and career as critically conscious leaders, committed to positive change for themselves and their communities. As a YouthBuild alumna, ‘BB’ is without a doubt mission-driven and will continue to

“When I look at her like it’s like I’m looking at her future instead of mine. I want the best for her and I see her doing the little things I do when I’m in the house. She copies me. I want to be a good example for her and create a stable future for her. Something I didn’t have growing up.”

- Brittany Hammond, Class of 2019

pay the spirit of love, support and mentorship forward to impact her community, including Brooke.

Brittany aka "BB" with little sister/mentee Brooke

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ON A MISSION TO SERVE Hours of Service Contributed by the Class of 2019:

75,205.75 Most Hours Contributed by One Student:

707.75- Shyheed McLeish # of Murals Painted at F.S. Edmonds Elementary School on MLK Day of Service:

70 Total Value of AmeriCorps Education Awards Earned:

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DONORS 2018-2019 Ravi Acharya & Simran Sidhu Aegis Property Group Zanny Alter Keith Anderson Anonymous Antech Patti Anthony Kristie Anthony Brea Arthur Jessica Attanasio Daniel Aupperle Regina Austin Stephon Barnes Idris Bassett Barbara Batten Howard Berger and Jeanne McPhilmy Peter Bergson David Berman Terry and Cheryl Berry BMC Benefit Services Steve Boschi Cory and Pauline Boyce Leticia Bradley Graham Brent Bridget Brown Ken and Therese Burge A. Franklin Burgess and Diana Martin Eddie Burns Peter and Elisabeth Buss Tyler Byrne Kevin Cafferky Patricia Caldwell Karen Callam Jessica Campbell Rita Cancelliere Grace Cannon Tom Carlin Eric and Donna Carswell Erika Starr Celley

Karissa Celona Jon Cetel Rod Chay Chenard Cherilus Children Can Shape the Future Frank Chism and Mbalia Singley John Chrimes Patrick Christmas CLA Foundation Matt Clerico CliftonLarsonAllen Cheri Cohen Josh Cohen John Colborn Kate Collins Aimie Contarino Laura Cooley Kent and Lisa Cooper George and Mary Cooper The Crefeld School Anne and Jeffrey Dalke Timothy Daniel Daniel B. and Florence E Green Foundation James Fitzgerald and David Smith Amy De Paz Gwendoline De Vendeuil Ellen Deacon Paul Dean Rob DeLeon Brady and Emily Dennis Fran and Lena Dolan Ana Dopazo Anita Dopazo Gabriella Dopazo-Rodriguez Steve Dougherty Nancy Dougherty JoAnna and Bill Dougherty Kevin Dougherty Melody Dougherty Emily Drucker

Carnell Dudley John and Marilyn Dugan Thomas Dugan Cassidy Dugan Don Durkin Alex Dutton Heather Dutton Kyle Eason Janielle Edmonds Patrick Eiding Bonnie Eisenfeld Homer and Kelly Elizardo Rachel Ellis Rachel Ellison Karen Emerick Troy Emidy Joe Esposito Charles Esser Exelon Corporation Mon-Jay Fahnbulleh Jared and Julia Farbman Ron and Gita Farbman Guy Felixbrodt Jaimie Field Hallie Fischer Matthew Fisher Jessica Floersch Nancy Forbriger Tim Forbriger Kristen Forbriger Dugan Kia Ford David Forde Alexander Fossi Andrea and Derik Gadson Shirley Gadson Susan Gallagher John Andrew Gallery Gap Foundation Barbara Gilin Jackie Giovanniello Richard Gitlen

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DONORS 2018-2019

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Matt Gleason Raymond and Mary Glenn Micah Gold-Markel Sandra Gonzalez-Torres Harold Goodman Margaret Gordon and John Peterson Christina Grant Ashley Grayovski Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers Wendy Green Susanna Greenberg Lesley Grossberg William Haft Caroline Haley Whitney Hampton Philip and Maureen Handel Bethany Harless Christopher Harmon Lianne Hartman John Hawkins Health Promotion Council Charles and Tracy Hehmeyer Eileen Heisman Julia Hillengas and Marina Isakowitz Jeff Hofer Eartha Holland Sarah Hollister Bill and Jennifer Horrocks Will Horrocks Erin Horvat James Howle Miguel Huerta Judythe Hummel Jill Hurley Michael Imperato Raymond and Donna Imperato Iryna Iryk Marlyn and Earlene Jackson Allyson Jackson

Melissa Jackson-Schmidt Alanna Jean-Pierre Lee and Gwendolyn Jenkins Kayla Jeskey Jeff Ji Sarah Jimenez Dorothy Johnson Paul Johnson George Jones Stephanie Judson Adesanya Karade Leah Katz Abby Kelly Susan Kelly Albert Kim Thomas and Anne Kohn Lois Kraft Chelsea and Anthony Kuehne Rebecca Lacher Suzanne Landau Tylene Lane Laura Larosa Laina Latta Khalilah Lawson Brian Leffler Catherine Leffler Laure Leffler Maureen Leffler Barbara Lehman Michael Lehr and Linda Pennington David and Eva Lexie Kevin Liau Scott Lillis Kristin Lindgren Lindsay Insurance Group, Inc. Helen Ann Lisowski Rachel Loew Loretta London Paul Luong Lisa MacCarrigan Helen MacMurray

William Makley Laura Mallett Michael Mangos Marjorie Bunnell Charitable Fund Bill and Kristin Martin J Laurence Martin Obioma Martin Anthony Martino Todd and Jennifer Marzolf Thomas and Bonnie Marzolf Lauren Marzolf Tom Maule Mary Mayo Gwendolyn Mayrant Wendy McClanahan Cecilia McCloskey Melanie McCottry Carolyn McCoy and William Sanderson Brian McDermott Michael McGoff Michael McGuire Gerald McHugh and Maureen Tate Laura McHugh Patrick and Michele McKenna Brian and Donna McNeill Michael McPhilmy and Nadine Lomakin Steven and Beth McPhilmy Rachel Meadows Charles Medina James and Deborah Mergiotti Craig Merz Elizabeth Mierswa Samantha Milich Donald Miller Sagar Mistry Matt Mitchell Joey Mitchell Frank Molloy

DONORS 2018-2019 Meredith and Martin Molloy Tim Molloy and Deirdre McCarrick Ted Molloy Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia Stephen Morley Zoe and Zane Morrow Nikkia Moss Paul Mullin Jim Multari William and Patricia Murphy Theresa Murray Star Murray Shelby Musgrave Tyler Nakatsu Kathleen Nestler New York Life Investment Management David and Susan Nicholas Jason Nix Mindy Noble Rebecca Nolan Nathan and Halima Norstrud Carlye Norton Nutritional Development Services Archdiocese of Philadelphia Melissa Ojeda Douglas Oliver Sam Olshin Annette Ortiz-Molina Tara Parham Gwendolyn Parker Grace Parker J Manly Parks Floyd L Parks Benjamin Parvey David and Valerie Paul PayPal Giving Fund Jessica Pena Sarah Peterson Philadelphia Works, Inc. Philadelphia Youth Network

Justine Philyaw Lawrence and Virginia Philyaw Don Pinkney Keyona Polk Debra Porter-King Allison Predjulek Tanza Pugliese William Ramsey Katherine Randall Matthew Ray Stephen and Liz Raynes Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer Wendy Reed Marie Reilly Luis Reyes Greg Richmond Kate Ritchie Sylvia Rivera Hubert Rivera Claire Roberston-Kraft Alexander Rocke Jonathan Rogers Kenneth Romanowski Tony and Linda Rose Maggie Rosen Ian Rubin David Rudovsky Karen Ruscoe Mike Sack Saint-Gobain Harald Sandstrom Mark Schellenger Justin Schellenger Benjamin Schindler Christine Schneider Patti Schock Libbie Schock Chaneil Scott Lucille Selby April Shepard

LaWanda Sheppard Lee and Michelle Shoener Tim Siftar Daniel Simon Nicole Simon Molly Sinderbrand Skanska Ant Smith Kevin Smith Megan Smith Peter and Kathleen Smith Kiley Smith-Kelly Doris Spears Spring Point Partners Sarah Spyksma Kevin Stauffer and Jeanean Mohr Kelsey Stewart Margaret and Matthew Strickler Charles and Gaynor Strickler Ricky Strickler Nate Stuhlmiller and Lindsay Cook Tiffanie Talley-Baines David Tatgenhorst Alan Taylor TD Bank The Aspen Institute The Lenfest Foundation, Inc. The School District of Philadelphia The William Penn Foundation The William Penn Foundation Matching Gifts Program Arthur Thomas Cheryl Thomas David Thomas Isaiah and Klissa Thomas TIAA Roxanne Tillman

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DONORS 2018-2019 Christine Tischio Young Friends of YouthBuild Philadelphia Martha Todd Young Involved Philadelphia Zurrell Toney YouthBuild USA Stacy Torpey Jason and Elizabeth Yucis Anthony Torrance Mindy Zacharjasz Robert Totaro George Zeleznik J. Burt Totaro Sangeeta Tyagi Brielle Underwood United Community Services for Working Families United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey United Way of Greater Portland Jane Uptegrove Evan Urbania Vanguard Matching Gift Program Jo-Ann Verrier Kerry Wagner Woodward Robin Walker Ron and Toni Walker Stephanie Walker Nathan Wallis Joyce Walton Michael Wang Morgan Wasserman Lizzy Wawrzyniak Jeniya Webbs Mackensie Weilnau Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Paula Wengerd Rachel Wenrick Wharton Charity Fashion Show Deborah White James and Susan Wolfe Catherine Wolfgang Dorothy Wong Glennie Woodrum and Daniel Apoldite L. Wollnough Sai Yerrapathruni Debra Yorkman

Thank You!

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2018-2019 CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT Aegis Property Group* Amazon Smile Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation Aspen Institute (Reimagine Retail) AT&T Employee Giving Benevity Community Impact Fund BMC Benefits Services* Children Can Shape the Future Clifton Larson Allen* Comcast Employee Giving CREW DMi Partners EY* Exelon Corporation GAP Inc. & GAP Foundation Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Engineers* JOIN Lenfest Foundation Lindsay Insurance Group Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer* Saint Gobain* Schultz Family Foundation Skanska USA* Spring Point Partners* Starbucks Foundation Tamman* TD Bank/TD Charitable Foundation Universal Community Homes Vanguard Wells Fargo Wharton Graduate Association White Richardson Trust Wharton Charity Fashion Show William Penn Foundation

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*2019 Grow YB fundraising event sponsors

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KEY PARTNERS & RESOURCES 2018-2019 Apple Tree Housing Services Big Picture Alliance Broad Street Ministry BQ Basements Cabrini University Career Link Career Wardrobe City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services Cloud 9 Rooftop Gardens Community College of Philadelphia Community Legal Services Covenant House CVS Pharmacy Technician Program DELTA Community Supports Dogwood Design Dornsife Center Drexel Writer's Room ECFMG ECOY Program at Temple University ELECT

Harcum College Job Corps Kitchen Cred Lady Electricians Lion's Story Lutheran Settlement House Manor College Men's Coffee Talk Old Navy/This Way Ahead Philabundance Community Kitchen

Philadelphia Energy Authority Philadelphia Horticultural Society

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Philly AIDS Thrift Porter's Daycare and Educational Center PowerCorps Rising Sons Saint-Gobain Sankofa Community Farm @ Bartram's Garden Savage Construction Company School District Reengagement Center SELPHI Serenity Solar SHARE Foods ShopRite Smith Flooring Solar States Square One Coffee Starbucks Thaddeus Stevens College Thomas Jefferson Certified MA Program The Attic The Workshop School Valley Youth House Williamson College of the Trades Women Against Abuse YearUp @ Peirce College Youth Emergency Shelters

Youth Sentencing & Re-Entry Project

2018-2019 Financials

Revenue and Support Contributions

$1,628,462

Government and Other Grants

$2,998,210

Receipts from Philadelphia School District

$2,998,210

Miscellaneous

Total Revenue and Support

$35,630 $7,424,583

Expenses Program Service Education

$5,943,508

Supporting Services Management and General

$972,649

Development

$362,320

Total Expenses

$7,278,477

Net Assets Excess of revenues over expenditures

$146,106

Net Assets at the beginning of the year

$2,193,000

Net Assets at the end of the year

$2,339,106

Our IRS ID Number is 23-2728467

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CONTRIBUTE TO THE MISSION There are so many ways to support the young people of YouthBuild Philly!

Make a Donation

Volunteer or Mentor

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Attend a site visit, or if you've already attended one, Bring a friend or two to the next one.

Hire YouthBuild students for internships or other work experiences.

Contact Ted Molloy tmolloy@youthbuildphilly.org

Contact Jennifer Rivers jrivers@youthbuildphilly.org

Join Young Friends of YouthBuild Philly

Sign up for our monthly newsletter for updates

bit.ly/ybyoungfriends @yfybphilly

Sponsor our Annual Fundraiser #GrowYB Contact Ted Molloy tmolloy@youthbuildphilly.org

Encourage a young person to apply 30

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bit.ly/ybemailsignup Provide an experience! Offer unused tickets to sports, culture and arts event in Philly Contact Meredith Molloy mmolloy@youthbuildphilly.org

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