by Joanna James | Oct 5, 2026 | Construction
It’s Monday afternoon, and something feels different. The training room is quiet. Only half of the lights are on. The television that usually scrolls through weekly announcements is dark. The game tables look a little lonely. The chairs are empty. There are no... 
by Joanna James | Sep 1, 2026 | Career Exploration, Case Management, Construction, Education, Mentoring, News, Work Readiness, Youth Leadership
Seriously. Does anyone know? It feels like we were just welcoming a new YouthBuild cohort in January, and somehow we’re already looking toward the final months of the year. Since our last blog post, life at Project REBUILD has been moving at full speed.... 
by Joanna James | Jan 12, 2026 | Case Management, Construction, Education, Mentoring, News, Work Readiness, Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
As we close out 2025, we find ourselves holding two important truths at the same time. This year brought incredible growth, joy, and momentum—and it also brought moments of grief, uncertainty, and challenge. Both shaped who we are today. Celebrating the High Highs... 
by JClevenger | Nov 13, 2025 | Affiliate
Deals You Don’t Want to Miss! Black Friday is here, and we’ve rounded up the hottest deals from Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon. These savings are perfect for holiday shopping, home upgrades, and gift ideas! Remember: if you purchase through one of our links, we may earn... 
by Joanna James | Oct 27, 2025 | AmeriCorps, Mentoring, Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
The past couple of months have been hard for our Project REBUILD family. We’ve experienced three losses — each one different, each one deeply personal, and each one felt throughout our organization. In September, we said goodbye to Matt Clerico, who served as our... 
by Joanna James | Sep 5, 2025 | Construction, Education, Mentoring, Work Readiness, Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
While most young people are just now heading back to school, our YouthBuild members at Project REBUILD have been hard at work all summer long—learning, building, and growing in ways that go far beyond the classroom. From completing a Habitat for Humanity home for... 
by Joanna James | Jun 18, 2025 | AmeriCorps, Construction, Mentoring, Work Readiness, Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
This season, YouthBuild Greater Stark County AmeriCorps members are working alongside Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio to help build a home for Amanda and her daughter. But what’s being built goes far beyond walls and siding. Through this project, our members... 
by Joanna James | May 19, 2025 | Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
Several weeks ago, we had the opportunity to gather with community partners, supporters, and friends to celebrate 25-plus years of Project REBUILD and YouthBuild Greater Stark County. Our annual Community Breakfast was a time to reflect on our journey, celebrate our... 
by Joanna James | May 5, 2025 | AmeriCorps, Youth Leadership, YouthBuild
At Project REBUILD, service is more than just something we talk about—it’s something we do. And for our April 2025 YouthBuild Greater Stark County cohort, their very first AmeriCorps service project set the tone in the best way possible: hands-on, heartfelt, and done... 
by Joanna James | Mar 10, 2025 | AmeriCorps
This AmeriCorps Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible young members in our YouthBuild Greater Stark County program who serve their community with heart, dedication, and purpose. Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing their stories on social...
