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 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...
