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Make A Difference Day 2008
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YouthBuild-MBECA Entrepreneurship Program 2008
YouthBuild AmeriCorps members, AD Molony, and YouthBuild staff (starting clockwise): Kevin Kelly; Professor Molony; Justin Crockett (who also completed the 9-week course and served as an Advisor to the group); Brian Anderson, Policy Council President; Myron Hicks, and Demetrius McBride discuss and plan next steps for completion of and\or development of business formation. Not pictured is Christopher Vaughn.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps member Myron Hicks and Charlotte Molony, Associate Director, Minority Business Enterprise Corporation of America (MBECA) and University of Phoenix Professor map out plans for Myron's music production business. Myron completed the 9-week course.
New build construction underway in Pass Christian, MS Gulfport Youthbuild Americorps members lead the way
Youthbuild member Dante' Cameron is nailing 2"x4" wall studs.
Youthbuild member Brian Anderson hauls concrete to the center row of pier system.
Exterior and interior now in place during the framing phase
The house under construction here is a new build home. Youthbuild member Zanyell Miller is cutting the top plate
of an interior wall during the framing phase.
Pier foundation system being installed by Gulfport Youthbuild members Drevon Shorter,
Myron Hicks and Construction Site Supervisor Justin Crockett.
Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport members Brian Anderson (left), Demetrius McBride (right), and Site Construction Supervisor Barree Smith install new french doors.
Completed Project.
Gulf Coast Fair Housing Center Disability Project
YouthBuild AmeriCorps members (left to right and background) Christopher Worthy, Shana Hatten and Demetrius McBride construct disability ramp in Gulfport, MS.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps members Timothy Sims and LaQunita Fortner on "lumber patrol."
YouthBuild AmeriCorps members Shana Hatten, Timothy Sims, LaQunita Fortner, Demetrius McBride, Christopher Worthy, and YouthBuild Site Construction Supervisor Barree Smith: The Crew.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport members aids individuals with disabilities.
Wal-Mart Presentation - June 20, 2008
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport Director, E. Rene' Soule', acceptance speech regarding $100,000 Wal-Mart donation. Seated (left to right) 1) Brian Thomas, Market Manager, Wal-Mart; 2) Brian Anderson, YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport Policy Council President; 3) Lisa Schonewitz, Donor Development Specialist, Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and 4)Cary Bundt, City of Gulfport, Urban Development Office.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport Director, E. Rene' Soule' gives remarks at Wal-Mart Presentation Ceremony. Seated (front to rear) 1) Robert Moore, Director, Area Agecny on Aging; 2) Deborah Jefferson, Deputy Director, YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport ; and 3) Mims Carter, Case Manager, Harrison County LTRC.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport Construction Manager, Willie Spradley, explains scope of project. Seated (left to right) Brian Thomas, Robert Moore, Lisa Schonewitx, Carey Bundt, not pictured Karen McCarty, Brian Anderson, and Mims Carter.
Policy Council President Brian Anderson explains rehab work performed to Carey Bundt, City of Gulfport, Urban Development Office.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport member Drevon Shorter talks about the project with City of Gulfport, Urban Development Staff: Karen McCarty, Director and Carey Bundt; also, Lisa Schonewitz, Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
In the news:
Program Steers At-Risk Youth In Right Direction
GULFPORT (WLOX) -- A program that helps steer at risk youth to a better path got a big boost on Friday from Wal-Mart. The major retailer donated $100,000 to Youth Build AmeriCorps Gulfport. The program teaches young people to reach out to their communities.
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AmeriCorps members help rebuild
By JOHN FITZHUGH SUN HERALD
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Mississippi Commission on Volunter Service Board and staff visit June 13, 2008.
AmeriCorps Members Kevin Kelly and Vu Le share a moment with Board Members Withers, Skelton, and Blessey. This room was gutted and restored by the YouthBuild Isles AmeriCorps team members and YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport team members.
YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport team members, YouthBuild AmeriCorps Gulfport staff, MCVS Board Members (Deborah Johnson Schumaker, Katherine Blessey, Quint Withers, Marcie Skelton, and Dr. Joseph Haynes), MCVS Staff ( Marsha Meeks Kelly, ED; Janet Hillebrand, AmeriCorps VISTA, and Jennifer Delmas, Disaster Training Coordinator), and 1st Missionary Baptist Disaster Relief Agency Case Manager Lauretta Richards. Not Pictured but present were MVCS Board Member Roktabija Abdul-Azeez and MCVS Deputy Director, Margaret Graham (our photographer).
Board Member Deborah Johnson Schumaker and 1st Missionary Baptist Disaster Relief Agency Case Manager Lauretta Richards talk about the case management process for Hurricane Katrina survivors.
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