On November 4, 2011, Young Detroit Builders trainees became certified painters. Our students participated in Sherwin-Williams’ week-long “Home Work” training program.
After months of preparation, Young Detroit Builders’ 8th Annual Showdown in Motown took place Sept. 23, 2011, at The Majestic Theatre Center.
This house on Wildemere is nearing completion. YDB students and construction staff have added on a new roof, siding and windows. They will finish the interior, complete with electric, plumbing, installation and paint.
YDB completed this home in one year and it is now on the market. YDB transformed the fire damaged 2 bed/1 bath bungalow into a 4 bed/2 bath home from a blueprint by The University of Michigan School of Architecture.
On Thursday, July 30, 2009 a group of YDB students and staff spent the day on Belle Isle helping out for Ken Cockrel’s Annual Senior Picnic.
The Young Detroit Builders: ‘Rebuilding Communities, Transforming Lives’
YDB’s 2010 cycle of students went right to work when assigned the exciting task of building a prototype of a temporary Haitian shelter.
Our 7th Annual Showdown in Motown was held on September 24, 2010. 12 of Detroit’s hottest emerging entertainers went head to head for a 1st place cash prize of $1,000.
YDB hosts “Dispelling the Myths, Let’s be Counted in 2010” workshop to educate the community about the importance of the census.
Check out the promo video, read the Detroit News article & see photos from the 6th Annual Showdown in Motown.
