YouthBuild getting new open space from Lowe’s grant

Posted on July 25, 2024

*^{YouthBuild students will help with the construction of their new space. (Photo courtesy of Youthbuild of McLean County/Facebook)}*

By WMBD-TV

MCLEAN COUNTY – YouthBuild McLean County has some building going on, all thanks to the Lowe’s Hometowns Program.

YouthBuild is a program for low-income youth and adolescents, where the kids are able to build, learn and develop skills for adulthood, and the YouthBuild location in Normal has an open space next to its building.

The McLean County School applied for the Lowe’s grant, and will be receiving $180,000.

YouthBuild plans to turn the space into a sanctuary for staff and students. It will include a recreational space, a large pavilion, garden plots and a goose habitat.

YouthBuild students will help with the construction of their new space.

“If we can provide them these opportunities and make YouthBuild feel like the special place and look like the special place that we all know, that it is the place that has made such a huge difference in so many people’s lives. I feel like it just kind of validates the work that our students are putting in that despite everything that they’ve been through, that they’re worth it,” said Tracey Polson, the YouthBuild Executive Director.

There were also be a big volunteer work day in the future so community members can get in on the project.

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