This week, AYW’s Casa Verde Builders YouthBuild crew served as host to McLean County, IL YouthBuild. The two crews collaborated on skills, participated in bridge building exercises, and shared their experiences building energy efficient homes for low-income families while working toward an education.

The McLean YouthBuild crew shared their skills in constructing concrete counter tops with the CVB members, while CVB members taught McLean members about the benefits of using Flex-crete, an environmentally friendly block which uses fly ash, a coal burning bi-product, to build exterior walls. The two crews also collaborated on floorplans for the next CVB house to be built at 6904 Villita Avenida.

See the entire photo album from McLean County YouthBuild’s visit on our Facebook Page.

On Friday, March 12th from 10:00-1:00, CVB will host an Open House to celebrate member achievements and the completion of 6908 Villita Avenida. The celebration in conjuction with McLean YouthBuild and other partners will include member-led home tours, lunch and fun activities. RSVP to jburch@americanyouthworks.org to reserve a spot for the lunch.

Download a copy of the  CVB Open House Invitation Flyer (PDF)