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A message of hope took center stage at Fordham University's Gabelli School Commencement, where buildOn Founder and CEO J...
05/31/2026

A message of hope took center stage at Fordham University's Gabelli School Commencement, where buildOn Founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski shared a powerful reminder from his meeting with the Dalai Lama: Never Give Up Hope.

Watch the full speech to hear more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCwI_Jmpas

Earlier this month, we gathered in Detroit to celebrate the impact made by our students who serve and community partners...
05/30/2026

Earlier this month, we gathered in Detroit to celebrate the impact made by our students who serve and community partners.

Every conversation, connection, and show of support helps move this work forward.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! ❤️‍🔥

05/30/2026

Reflecting on 35 years of service, buildOn Founder and CEO Jim Ziolkowski spoke at ’s Gabelli School of Business commencement about overcoming adversity and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

Drawing on lessons from Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama, his message emphasizes the power of compassion in the face of challenges. Watch the full speech to learn more.

Somewhere in Senegal people are building a school that will be foundational to the next century of their community.Toget...
05/29/2026

Somewhere in Senegal people are building a school that will be foundational to the next century of their community.

Together, with your support, we get the honor of igniting that change. ❤️‍🔥

Over the next few weeks, we're celebrating our graduating seniors. Many of them have spent hundreds of hours serving the...
05/28/2026

Over the next few weeks, we're celebrating our graduating seniors. Many of them have spent hundreds of hours serving their communities throughout high school.

We’re so grateful for their commitment to building a better world, one act of service at a time. And we can't wait to see what they do next. Their buildOn family will be rooting for them every step of the way! 🥹🎓

05/25/2026

Service means showing up for your community and for each other.

This month, buildOn National Board members joined students in the Bronx alongside to support families through a community resource fair rooted in care.

In a city where 1 in 7 public school students experiences homelessness and food insecurity impacts thousands of families, days like this are a reminder that service is not just about giving back. It’s about standing alongside communities working toward lasting change.

Thank you to Rising Ground, our incredible students, and our National Board members for showing up with compassion, energy, and a shared commitment to community.

From home-cooked meals to cultural traditions, building a school on Trek in Nepal is an experience you’ll never forget. ...
05/24/2026

From home-cooked meals to cultural traditions, building a school on Trek in Nepal is an experience you’ll never forget. 🇳🇵

05/23/2026

At 13, Ashley Joran Cabrera was adjusting to life in the Bronx. Years later, she’s grown into a student leader through buildOn.

Through service, she found confidence, connection, and a sense of purpose. Read her story to see how one experience can shape a future.

Putting down roots in Detroit 🌱Together with Delta Air Lines and the The Greening of Detroit, buildOn students spent the...
05/22/2026

Putting down roots in Detroit 🌱

Together with Delta Air Lines and the The Greening of Detroit, buildOn students spent the day planting 100 trees and investing in a greener future for their community.

Before and After in Bunda ❤️‍🔥Today, 293 students are learning in permanent classrooms with proper desks, improved sanit...
05/21/2026

Before and After in Bunda ❤️‍🔥

Today, 293 students are learning in permanent classrooms with proper desks, improved sanitation, and space to stay focused and engaged in school.

Before, overcrowding forced some classes to merge while other students learned under trees or traveled long distances just to attend school.

With the support of Data Philanthropy and 2,643 volunteer workdays from the Bunda community, we have created a stronger foundation for learning that now stands in the place of those challenges.

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