Casa Verde Builders (CVB) is an award-winning, project-based education program, at American YouthWorks (AYW), providing participants with hands-on construction skills and applied academics by building single-family, energy-efficient, affordable housing in East Austin communities. CVB members work to improve their own neighborhoods while pursuing their high school diploma or GED.

Due to their dedication and hard work, the young people of Casa Verde have received many awards including the Points of Light Foundation Presidential Service Award, Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet) Effective Initiative Award, Texas Society of Architects Citation of Honor, and US Dept. of Commerce HUD Best Practices Award.

As part of the AmeriCorps National Volunteer Service Program, CVB members earn a living allowance and are provided health care. Those who successfully complete their 12-month service will also earn a $4,725 award for higher education or trade school.

216 E. 4th Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 236-6100