We will be closed today due to a snow day. See you all on Thursday!

Reminder! We are closed tomorrow due to a half day.

Write it down! #halfday

Happy snow day everyone! Open Space will be closed this afternoon. The bus will pick up again tomorrow.

After you complete the broom challenge be sure to enroll in B21 programs! buildingtwentyone.org/programs/

We can't wait to see you all again at Open Space on January 13th. Have a safe and fun New Year!
#building21 #2020Vision #NewBeginnings

We're looking for input from our Teen Center students, parents, volunteers, and donors. Fill out a survey for a chance to WIN a $50 GIFT CARD!

Last night we thanked some of our awesome volunteers for their service over the past year. To all of them and those that couldn't make it: THANK YOU AGAIN!

If anyone else has 1 hr/week for under-served youth, we'd love to have you for our last 6 weeks of this year!

Getting ready to celebrate our students' hard work tonight with dinner and some fancy awards!

#elevate #b21 #honorsnight #soproud

B21 (drop in and offices) will be CLOSED next Monday (1/15) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

See you on Tuesday, 1/16!

(Skatepark will remain open during the usual hours.)

Happy New Year from all of us at B21! See you in 2018.

A friendly reminder that the skatepark is CLOSED today. See you skaters and bikers at 5:30 tomorrow!!

Whether it's a special day for presents and eating, an important celebration of your faith, or just another day -- Building Twentyone wishes you a light and love-filled Christmas!

ICYMI:

B21 Teen Center is HIRING 1-2 new math tutors for the spring semester!

This would be a great opportunity for an upperclass high school student who wants to gain work experience or have something to add to college applications!

B21 After school drop is closed today (12/14) due to the weather. The Skatepark will remain OPEN, regular hours.

Safe travels, everyone!

After School Drop In is CLOSED today 12/13 but the skatepark will remain OPEN, 5:30p-9p.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

13. Donors like YOU help us reach teens who don't a safe places to be afterschool or people to ask for homework help or money for extracurriculars.

We're here for them because you're here for us.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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12. Partner organizations and community foundations, particularly those who provide us GRANTS (like the one we just got word of that'll allow us to hire math tutors!).

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks buildingtwentyone.org/donate/

11. Our skaters, who keep our ramps busy and help us keep the lights on!

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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10. I know we've already mentioned snacks, but seriously: SNACKS. Teens and adult staff/volunteers love our stocked snack bar, free after school snacks, and best of all: Elevate snacks!

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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9. Our facilities. We have a loft, computer lab, art space, pool table, auditorium, kitchen, PLUS a lake AND an indoor skatepark? We are the luckiest.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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8. Our adult leaders, especially our past, present, and future board members who offer b21 their time, wisdom, and guidance.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

buildingtwentyone.org/donate/

Halfway through our little list of BIG gratitudes!!

7. Our teen leaders--snack bar volunteers, teen advisory council, and Elevate assistant coaches. They help with plan events, advise policy, and run b21!

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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6. Our interns and college student volunteers, some of whom juggle school, jobs, sports/other extracurriculars, AND coming here to b21 to mentor our teens.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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5. Our program leaders. They share their expertise and help our students find their passions--whether it be art, or tech, or fitness, or food.

(FYI: Winter Programs will be announced SOON! Stay tuned.)

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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4. Jodi who shops for our after school snacks! (And all of the other awesome behind-the-scenes volunteers who keep things running smooth.)

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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3. Our after school drop in volunteers! We love their commitment to our teens, their flexibility to hangout/fill in wherever, and their camaraderie (it's nice to have some adults around!).

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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2. Our senior highers. We love their chill, knowledge, and the way they ground our community.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks

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Thus begins our list of gratitudes!

1. Our junior highers. We love their boundless energy, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm for EVERYTHING, esp their friends + gaga ball + crafts +the lake + food...and yeah, everything.

#GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks buildingtwentyone.org/donate/

Today is Giving Tuesday – a chance to do a small side-step in holiday gift buying and, if you’re able, give a gift to your favorite charities. The more money we raise, the more resources we pour into our local teenagers! #GivingTuesday #b21 #GiveThanks ow.ly/yit530gRGpc

Happy Thanksgiving!
Building Twentyone will be CLOSED on Thurs 11/23. Afterschool drop in and programs will be closed Wed, 11/22 as well.

To give our staff, teens, volunteers, and skaters time with their families and friends we have limited hours this week.

b21 teen center, including afterschool drop in and programs, is closed Wed & Thurs this week.

The skatepark is closed only on Thurs.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had an awesome Tailgate for Teens fundraising event on Saturday. Many, many thanks to all who contributed to make it special!

#b21

Contributions continue to roll in! Want to join in the fun? Get more info (and tickets!) at buildingtwentyone.org/tft

Benefit dinner TODAY (10/16) from 11a-9p at A&W in Mason! Come say hi, grab some food, enter the raffle -- all to support Building 21!

Contributions are rolling in for our Tailgate for Teens event on Saturday 10/28! It's donors and sponsors like these who keep the lights on!
If YOU would like to join us for an awesome BBQ dinner, silent auction, entertainment and more, buy tickets at: buildingtwentyone.org/tft

Reminder: After School Drop In, Programs, and Tutoring are closed this week for fall break. See you next Monday!

As of today, our indoor Skatepark is OPEN for the season! Check out buildingtwentyone.org/hours-of-opera… for hours, rates, and more!

Our big fundraiser is right around the corner! Will you be there??

Your attendance will make a difference in the lives of local teens, and tickets are just $20. More info: buildingtwentyone.org/tft/

Building Twentyone is OPEN tomorrow during parent-teacher conferences. Join us for hw help, hanging out, and Elevate Students!

Crazy over hair? We are too! Aspirations Salon partnered with us to give you a teen and adult hair package! Bid on this item today. #TFT16

Win a beginner's hunting package for your little one to enjoy!

FOOOOTBALLL come watch the game with us and bid on this item! It's going to be fun ow.ly/F75m305pq5c

Bid on our Rosebowl MSU frame! Tailgate for Teens, October 22, 6:30-9pm. Buy tickets at the door or here: ow.ly/NbUw305ppuX

Come bid on our Cooking/Recipes Basket generously donated by Kean's Company and Bookshelf this Saturday for Tailgate for Teens!

Starbucks lovers basket will be available to bid on at our Tailgate for Teens fundraiser this Saturday! ow.ly/FhtZ305ppFE

Our Alyona Troitsky getting interviewed by Tom Izzo for her Excellence in Education award. So proud of her and thankful for her work

We're hosting an open house for B2 Sept. 12-13, 4-6PM. Parents are welcome to come to check us out! Spread the word!

Artist Crossfit is all about learning how to train safe and work all muscle groups! ow.ly/2AxB303QFn1

We still have spots open for the Artistic Crossfit program! ow.ly/20cN303QEOr

Behind the scenes of our new orientation video! We’ll be showing this on the first day of b21 opens, 9/12 Come watch

Need a "first" job experience? We need help managing our snack bar during drop-in apply: ow.ly/vqvI3039mCf

Ever wondered how to create cool games and apps? apply on our website. We also offer sliding scale fee. youtu.be/UgkcF1C6jpM