About Build & Rebuild Inc.
Building and rebuilding America one student at a time
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
–Isaiah 6:14
Who We Are
Build & Rebuild Educational Ministries and Math Academy is an urban educational ministry focused on mathematics education, dropout prevention, prison prevention and physical fitness! Our goal is to build and rebuild the mind, body and hope of our clients so that they become outstanding students and citizens.
Our Focus Includes:
- Increasing graduation rates
- Decreasing dropout rates
- Decreasing involvement in the criminal justice system
- Understanding the ACT/SAT
- Increasing college readiness
- Building world class math scholars
The Mission
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations”
–Isaiah 61:4 (NIV)
“Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.”
–1 Corinthians 3:10 (NLT)
These two verses help to sum up the mission of Build and Rebuild Educational Ministries. Because of God’s grace we are able to lay a foundation for urban youth to build upon as they aspire to reach their God-given potential.
The Problem
National Demographics
- Approximately 85% of juvenile offenders come from fatherless homes.
- Over 80% come from poverty.
- More than 50% have family member who are currently or previously been incarcerated.
- 40% are under the age of 16.
- 70% will be arrested again, with most within 6 months
- 45% report being victims of abuse
Risk Factors for Those We Serve
- Previous Incarceration
- Member of a street gang
- Poor school achievement
- Chronic school absenteeism
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Home discord/dysfunction
- Antisocial behavior
- High risk-taking behavior
- Involved in violence
The Solution
Helping Youth Thrive
With our programs, we seek to accomplish:
- 100% of youth living at home at completion of the program. (unless they are still incarcerated)
- 90% of youth in school and/or working at completion of the program and 1year post-completion.
- 80% of youth with no new arrests at completion of program/service and 1 year post completion.
- 80% of youth successfully completing the program/service.
- 90% of youth living at home 1-year post completion of program.