2021 BIG BUILD Project Highlights
BED BUILD: benefits local children living in poverty because “No child sleeps on the floor in our town!” (partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace)
Youth constructed over 80 beds for local children in need
May, June, September and December
BLUEBIRD GAP FARM: benefits local families who visit the farm to enjoy the animals and green spaces situated in an otherwise urban environment
Youth added a top rail to the fence that encloses the large cow pasture (July)
PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN: benefits Peninsula Rescue Mission and the food pantry at Parkview Baptist Church
Youth constructed raised garden boxes (January and February)
NEWSOME PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: benefits students by providing outdoor learning spaces and sensory activities
Youth constructed an outdoor chalkboard, butterfly garden, music wall, and sensory walkway (August)
2020 BIG BUILD Project Highlights
BED BUILD: benefits local children living in poverty because “No child sleeps on the floor in our town!” (partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace)
August 1 and November 7, 2020
Goal: 31 beds completed!
GOAT CITY BUILD at Bluebird Gap Farm: youth volunteers constructed a multi-level playground designed to optimize the health and well-being of the animals
March 7, October 24, November 27, and December 5, 2020
PARKVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN: benefits Peninsula Rescue Mission and the food pantry at Parkview Baptist Church
Summer of Service (June - August) : raised garden beds, rain barrels and fence
Weekly Gardening Club (Thursdays)
October 17 : garden benches
YVCHR's 2019 BIG BUILD Project:
A community Learning Garden & certified monarch waystation at Saunders Elementary School
50 youth volunteers. 830 hours of service.
New skills. New friends. BIG IMPACT.
