Best Wishes for Chester Youthbuild

Youthbuild of Chester provides economically and socially vulnerable young adults with the opportunity to expand their communication, education, and work skills. The benefits participating students receive are two fold. First, students are placed on construction sites where they help build and implement more affordable housing in Chester. These activities enable students to learn and develop vocational skills in the construction business while also expanding on their own personal leadership abilities. Second, students also have access to an educational aspect of the program which consists of high school diploma preparation, GED preparation, and basic skills development.

To date, the Chester’s Youthbuild has served over 230 young adults ages 17 to 24, many of whom were single parents, homeless, former drug and alcohol users, once involved in criminal activities, or receivers of federal assistance. Chester Youthbuild provides these at-risk young adults with an opportunity to get their education, give back to the community, and become eligible for future employment.

Soon Youthbuild of Chester will have to end its services due to the fact that it is not yet a state-approved program. Youthbuild has been a great program in the community, giving Chester youth the opportunity to advance their own futures and make important contributions to the community’s housing. Although the program is closing, there is promise of it reopening upon state approval. United Way hopes that this important program will return to Chester and continue supporting the youth of Chester, as well as give many families access to more affordable housing.

For more information, please visit Chester YouthBuild’s Website: Chester Youthbuild