Join us in giving our new AmeriCorps VISTA, Tyler, a warm welcome! Tyler is a recent graduate of the University of Richmond and is starting a year of service at our site through the YouthBuild USA AmeriCorps VISTA program. Have you heard about AmeriCorps? It is part of the Corporation of National and Community Service where Americans across the country actively serve and address critical community needs. The word VISTA stands for “Volunteers in Service to America” and the goal of AmeriCorps VISTA to help eradicate poverty. Tyler will focus on development, fundraising and support each of our programs during his year of service. We are grateful to have Tyler join our team, and cannot wait to s
Sounds a little crazy, right? That's just what the Department of Juvenile Justice told us as well.... Now almost three years and many challenges later quite a few heads are turning to reflect on a unique program designed to teach incarcerated youth meaningful life skills. The Shalom Homes YouthBuild program is a construction education, leadership, and career development program focused on improving the lives of young adults between the ages of 17-22. What makes it so unique is that services are provided inside of Bon Air and Beaumont Juvenile Detention Centers. Students receive work related certifications, education assistance for completing a GED or High School diploma, and on the job co
