Thank You to Our Partners and Friends!

YouthBuild would like to thank State Farm for it's recent pledge of $50,000 to support a Comprehensive Youth Training Program.  State Farm is a tireless supporter of American communities.  Learn more on their website. 

If you'd like to find a way to help YouthBuild students, check out our Crowdrise page where we are raising funds to help low-income and uninsured students get eyeglasses.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Jan. 16, 2012

In honor of Dr. King's dream of reconciliation, peace, and prosperity, YouthBuild McLean County in partnership with UNITE will be hosting a screening of AS WE FORGIVE, an Academy Award winning documentary about the recovery from the Rwandan genocide.  The screening is free to the public, and will be held in ISU's Capen Cinema in Edwards Hall.  Donations will be accepted at the door for those interested in contributing to reconciliation and rebuilding efforts.  Read more.  

YBMC to Offer YouthBuild Alumni Training 

The YBMC Training Center is happy to announce a new series of trainings designed especially for furthering the skills and opportunities for YouthBuild Alumni.  Check out the upcoming training in November by Clicking here for more details.

This Just In!

YouthBuild has space to lease to a compatible not for profit organization.  Approximately 17,000 sq. feet are available: separate entrances, exits, bathrooms etc. , plenty of parking.  Space can be subdivided.  First year rent .50 a foot (monthly), plus utilities and any renovations.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with inquiries.

What is YouthBuild? It is YouthBuild's™ mission to offer young people a once in a lifetime opportunity to build their futures and their communities through: education, leadership development, job training, and the rehabilitation and production of affordable housing, while keeping a profound respect for, and a commitment to a real partnership with youth.

  

News Highlights from the 2011-2012 School Year

New in April 2011: YouthBuild Announces New Training Opportunities!

New in March 2011: YouthBuild Students Make History Videos with XtraNormal