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For the Smaller Me

How one Newark EMS Corps Graduate is building the version of herself she once needed

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From Newark to the Network

Four YouthBuild graduates are learning to wire Newark’s digital future, one fiber splice at a time.

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One Step at a Time: One YouthBuild Student’s Journey Toward a Brighter Future for Herself and Her Daughter

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Breaking Cycles, Building The Village: Shaka’s Story 

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From Voice to Vision: Yaneliz's Year of Leading Change

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Finding Her Lane

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Blueprints of Resilience

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When One Door Closes: How One Student Turned Loss into Leadership

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A Journey That Starts at Home

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And She Speaks: LEAD Charter School graduate details experience with disconnection and youth advocacy work 

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The Roller Coaster Ride: LEAD Class of 2024 graduate shares how the journey to postsecondary success is often full of twists and turns

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A Second Home: The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth continues to make strides with YouthBuild program 

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Float like a butterfly: LEAD Charter School Class of 2024 Graduate reflects on her metamorphosis and finding her path to success

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Following Your Compass: Co-founders from the local HRI organization, New Direction, discuss path and motivations for impactful work

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Transforming the lives of young people: Local nonprofit hosts ribbon cutting for Restorative and Transformative Justice hub to serve Newark youth 

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A strong foundation: YouthBuild Newark educator and current student highlight experiences in the program

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New Jersey Sets the Stage for Statewide Support of Opportunity Youth Through New Grant Program: NJ Governor signs NJ YouthBuild Act, creates statewide YouthBuild grant program

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Holding out a healing hand: YouthBuild alumni shares her healing process and the joy of healing others as a CNA

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: New Jersey Governor signs Youth Disconnection Prevention Bill

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A Pair of Second Chances: Co-Founders of Returning Citizens Support Group recount experience earning their own second chances

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