Portland YouthBuilders
Mission
PYB's mission is to help young people achieve rewarding careers and break the cycle of generational poverty by providing education and vocational training.
Bottom Line for Portland
PYB has helped thousands of young Portlanders over our 27-year history. Donations to PYB help over 300 young people and their families stop the progression of generational poverty every year. Our students emerge from PYB with a high school education, a significant reduction or elimination of personal barriers, and an excellent career path in construction or technology.
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“I’ve never had so much support in my life. The staff here at PYB have shown me the path to a career and stability. It’s amazing.” - PYB Graduate
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Communities are strengthened when diversity is honored. We have worked for equity within PYB for years, and there is so much more to do. We strive – as individuals and as an organization – to work toward dismantling systemic and institutional racism in our organization, in our personal interactions, in our decision-making, and beyond. Diversifying the workforce by creating important career opportunities for low-income, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC youth is foundational to our mission.
Partner(s)
We are grateful for the generous support of our friends at Mortenson, who volunteer with our students throughout the year and will be matching the first $5,000 in gifts to PYB.
Portland YouthBuilders is in the Education category which is sponsored by Bank of America.
They're a medium-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co. and Washington Co.