“All these kids really want is somebody they can talk to, somebody who cares for them, somebody who shows them love.”
—ERNEST BROWN, FOUNDER OF BUILDING UP THE YOUTH
ONE YOUTH AT A TIME
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Building Up The Youth provides mentorship and guidance to children to help them develop confidence, character and determination to persevere through any challenges life brings them.
Investing in our future.
Building Up one youth at a time
Building Up The Youth was founded on the principle that everyone counts. Inclusion, diversity, and equity at are the very core of our beliefs. We strive to create a community in which all individuals are welcome. At BUTY, all identities, perspectives, and experiences are heard, respected, and valued. Our commitment to cultivate, nurture and build up the lives of our youth empowers our youth with confidence, character, and determination to persevere through any challenges life brings them. No one should be made to feel discounted or threatened because of their race, ethnicity, appearance, athletics, gender, gender expression, immigration status, language, nationality, political ideology, religion/spirituality, sex, sexuality, socio-economic status, and other personal identities and experiences. Building Up The Youth, building a better future.
Located in Sicklerville, New Jersey, near Philadelphia, Building Up the Youth is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit focused on providing positive mentoring, support and guidance for at-risk, inner city youth.
The programs offered by Building up the Youth are supported by donations from local businesses and philanthropists and staffed by volunteers. Activities are designed to provide local kids with safe, free and enriching experiences. The mission is to provide mentorship and guidance to children to help them develop confidence, character and determination to persevere through the challenges life brings them. Guidance and support is provided to bolster academic, athletic and community citizenship skills for the next generation to strengthen our community’s foundation.
Building Up the Youth was founded by Ernest Brown, who currently serves as the organization’s executive director. Under his loving and charismatic stewardship, Building Up the Youth now offers a selection of weekend programs for kids, including:
Mentoring
Tutoring and Homework Assistance (Math and Reading)
School Principal and Teacher Partnership
Community Service
Life Skill Training
Connecting/Reconnecting with Fathers
Fitness Training
Sport Skill Coaching (Basketball, Football, Boxing, Track & Field)
Keep their growing minds ENGAGED.
“We owe it to these kids to provide them with safe, engaging and inspiring mentorship experiences. Whether it’s a math problem or move on the basketball court, what really matters is that they receive guidance from adults who are willing to make time for them, and show them love and respect.”
—ERNEST BROWN, FOUNDER OF BUILDING UP THE YOUTH
MENTORSHIP
Providing role models and advocates to support our youth in reaching their fullest potential.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Striving to meet the needs of our communities by providing service and volunteer work.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Supporting physical and emotional wellness through a myriad of educational programs and activities.
Activities to strengthen their minds & bodies.
“Having your kids in structured social activities that they can learn appropriately and they can be safe, but activities that help build persistence, and resilience, are very positive influences later on in life.”
Get Involved.
Our community, like many minority communities in the United States today, is faced with a myriad of socioeconomic challenges. The youth of these communities are invariably negatively affected. We have an obligation to plant, cultivate, nurture and Build Up the Lives of our Youth.
Make a difference.
Funds for sporting equipment and supplies, compassionate volunteers and accountable leadership are all fundamental needs.
Corporate and individual sponsors; volunteers to help with tutoring, mentoring and athletics; and general helping hands are always welcome.
Call 856-449-5169 to explore how you or your organization can help support Building Up the Youth and the young people it serves.
