United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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Young Detroit Builders

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The YouthBuild Detroit/AmeriCorps programs serves disadvantaged youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who did not complete high school. They participate in an eight month full-time program of on-the-job residential construction training, GED education, job and life skills classes, counseling and support services. Exposure to career options and post-secondary education, entrepreneurial training, and job placement assistance is offered upon completion.

Grant Funding

Education Income Basic Needs
$60,000

Estimated Designations*

n/a

* These are estimates based on pledged donations by individuals at workplace campaigns. In some cases, pledges do not materialize into actual donations. The final designation amount that an agency will receive will be the actual collected donations less our administrative fees.