History of Memphis Habitat's Youth United Program

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis' Youth United program was founded in 2007. In March 2008, ten area schools, churches, businesses and organizations raised $30,000 and built half of a Habitat house. In May 2009, the first full Youth Build house was dedicated. Youth United raised $36,000 and its partners, BBYO and MeFTY, raised $30,000. In June 2010, Youth United completed its fourth Youth Build and immediately began preparations for the fifth annual Youth Build, which is scheduled to begin in March 2011.

Youth interested in working on one or more of the YU Youth Build days must contact Crystel Hardin at chardin@memphishabitat.com. Schools, churches and groups who have pledged fundraising support for the Youth United Build will get top priority on days and shifts. Groups may pledge money until the first week of May. All donations are due in May.

The 2010 Youth Build participating schools, churches and youth groups were:

Bolton High School National Honor Society*
St. Agnes Academy*
Church of the Holy Spirit*
Germantown High School*
Memphis Health Careers Academy*
White Station High School*

Bolton High School Volunteer Club*
Bike and Build*
Faith Presbyterian Church*
Houston High School*
Raleigh-Egypt High School*
Word of Faith Christian Academy*

The 2009 Youth Build participating schools, churches and youth groups were:

Memphis Federation of Temple Youth*
Bolton High School*
St. Agnes Academy*
Church of the Holy Spirit*
St. George's Independent School - Germantown*
University of Memphis*
Mount Pisgah Girl Scout Troop*
Memphis University School
Hutchison School

BBYO*
State Farm Insurance*
Bike and Build*
Houston High School*
Germantown High School*
Memphis Health Careers Academy*
New Foundation Baptist Church*
Renasant Bank*
St Mary's Episcopal School
Arlington High School

The 2008 Youth Build participating schools and churches were:

Bolton High School*
First Assembly Christian School
St. Patrick Presbyterian Church*
Craigmont High School *
Memphis University School

Cordova High School*
Houston High School*
White Station High School*
St Mary's Episcopal School
Germantown High School

* indicates school/church is a sponsor of the Youth Build