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Meet Juan Antonio Gomez, known as “Mr. buildOn,” a Chicago alum whose commitment to service helped him find confidence, purpose, and leadership.
February 5, 2026

Mr. buildOn: How Juan Antonio Gomez Found Purpose Through Service

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Meet Jeunise Guillaume, a 2025 Britta and Denis Nayden Ignition Award winner whose journey from student to agronomist shows how education and service ignite lasting change in Haiti.
January 29, 2026

Jeunise Guillaume: From Student to Leader in Haiti

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See how buildOn students across the U.S. honored Dr. King on MLK Day through service—supporting families, seniors, and communities in need.
January 23, 2026

MLK Day of Service 2026: How buildOn Students Honored Dr. King Through Action

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See how Prem Nagar, Nepal transformed a crumbling public school into a top-performing model through community leadership, education, and partnership.
January 15, 2026

Prem Nagar, Nepal: A School Reborn

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Looking for winter volunteer opportunities? Explore 10 winter community service ideas inspired by buildOn students making an impact in their cities!
January 9, 2026

10 Winter Community Service Ideas

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Celebrate the 2025 Jim Parke Constructive Leadership Award winners—Ashley Cabrera and Simone Sumpter—and meet the inspiring buildOn students leading with empathy, courage, and hope in our new blog post!
December 11, 2025

Honoring Leadership: Our 2025 Jim Parke Award Winners

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We’ve officially built 3,000 schools across the globe! Discover how our movement grew from one school to 3,000, all powered by community, service, and the belief that every child deserves to learn in our new blog post.
November 20, 2025

3,000 Schools Strong. Thanks to you!

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See how buildOn students from Detroit, Bridgeport, and Boston are responding to SNAP cuts with compassion and leadership and serving their neighbors when it matters most in our new blog post.
November 15, 2025

Meeting the Moment: Students Step up Amid SNAP Cuts

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