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BUILDING HOPE UNVEILS THIRD ANNUAL IMPACT AWARDS FINALISTS

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the 12 finalists for its third annual Building Hope IMPACT Awards. The finalists were selected for their exceptional impact on community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment, and for being model charter schools. Twelve grants will ultimately be awarded: one $20,000 grant and two $10,000 grants in each of the four categories.

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  • 12 Charter Schools Shine In Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, And Model Charters
    WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the 12 finalists for its third annual Building Hope IMPACT Awards.
  • The finalists were selected for their exceptional impact on community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment, and for being model charter schools.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize these trailblazing charter schools that have set a new standard for excellence," said President and CEO of Building Hope William D. Hansen.
  • The 2024 finalists represent 10 different states and U.S. territories, and also include 7 previous semi-finalists:

BUILDING HOPE ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR 2024 SHELLIE-ANN BRASWELL 'SHINE BRIGHTER' IMPACT AWARD

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced two winners for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. The award, established and named as a tribute to the committed volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell, who led with love and enhanced the radiance of everything around her, acknowledges charter school volunteers and their unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for students and communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced two winners for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award.
  • "I want to extend my sincere congratulations to these two remarkable recipients of the Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award," expressed Allie L. Braswell, Jr., Founder and CEO of the Braswell Group and Chairman of the Shellie-Ann Braswell "Shine Brighter Award" committee.
  • At Building Hope's 2024 IMPACT Summit and Awards, they will each receive a $5,000 individual grant award in recognition of their extraordinary service.
  • Building Hope is grateful for the sponsors of the 2024 IMPACT Summit:

BUILDING HOPE ANNOUNCES SIX FINALISTS FOR 2024 SHELLIE-ANN BRASWELL 'SHINE BRIGHTER' IMPACT AWARD

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced six finalists for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award. The award – created and named in honor of dedicated volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell who led with love and made everything around her shine brighter – recognizes exceptional charter school volunteer dedication and leadership.

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  • Charter School Volunteers Recognized For Their Exceptional Dedication and Leadership; Vie for $5,000 Award
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced six finalists for its third annual Shellie-Ann Braswell Shine Brighter Award.
  • The award – created and named in honor of dedicated volunteer leader Shellie-Ann Braswell who led with love and made everything around her shine brighter – recognizes exceptional charter school volunteer dedication and leadership.
  • "It is an honor to recognize these amazing volunteer leaders who are the heartbeat of their charter schools," said Allie L. Braswell, Jr., CEO of The Braswell Group.
  • The gift of their time and effort is a profound act of love," shared Sherilyn Moore, Building Hope's Chief IMPACT Officer and Chair of the IMPACT Selection Committee.

BUILDING HOPE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF VICE CHAIR EX OFFICIO FERNANDO BARRUETA

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope today issued the following statement about the passing of Vice Chair Ex Officio Fernando (Fern) Barrueta, a 20-year member of its Board of Directors:

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope today issued the following statement about the passing of Vice Chair Ex Officio Fernando (Fern) Barrueta, a 20-year member of its Board of Directors:
    Board Chair Sheila Ryan-Macie said:
    "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and fellow board member.
  • Fern loved his work at Building Hope and was grateful to be part of our important mission from day one.
  • Fern was the first one to raise his hand to assist the Board or Building Hope team.
  • We mourn the loss of a respected leader and will remember the joy he brought to all he served.

BUILDING HOPE ANNOUNCES 2024 IMPACT GRANT SEMI-FINALISTS

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the semi-finalists for its third annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants. The 2024 semi-finalists represent 14 different states and U.S. territories, and also include seven previous semi-finalists and one previous honorable mention winner.

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  • 20 Charter Schools Recognized for Exceptional Impact to Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment and Best Practices
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the semi-finalists for its third annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants.
  • The 2024 semi-finalists represent 14 different states and U.S. territories, and also include seven previous semi-finalists and one previous honorable mention winner.
  • "This year's IMPACT Grant applicants set a powerful example of dedication to innovation and excellence in K-12 public education across our country, said Building Hope President and CEO Bill Hansen.
  • The 2024 IMPACT Award semi-finalists were selected from almost 200 completed charter school applications from schools in 36 states and US territories:

KENILWORTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OPENS NEW 56,000-SQUARE FOOT SCHOOL FACILITY WITH SUPPORT FROM CONSTRUCTION PARTNER BUILDING HOPE

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy (KST) and Building Hope today announced the official opening of KST's new school campus doors at 8716 Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. The 7-acre parcel of land was purchased last year, and during the past eight months, Building Hope has built a 56,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art school facility with a gymnasium for KST that will serve 756 K-Grade 8 students.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy (KST) and Building Hope today announced the official opening of KST's new school campus doors at 8716 Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge.
  • In celebration of the new school campus, KST recently hosted a Grand Opening & Science Fair.
  • "Kenilworth Science & Technology Academy has immense gratitude for the incredible efforts of our construction team, and the unwavering support of our community," said Hasan Suzuk, KST.
  • For more information about how Building Hope helps charter schools nationwide with facilities, financing, and operational services, visit www.buildinghope.org .

BUILDING HOPE TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL IMPACT SUMMIT AND AWARDS APRIL 23-25, 2024

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced it will host the third annual IMPACT Summit & Awards on April 23-25, 2024, in Miami, Florida in Downtown Miami. $175,000 in grants will be awarded to charter schools that excel in community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment and who are leaders in the charter school space.

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  • The application window for the third annual IMPACT Awards opens October 23, 2023, and remains open until November 30.
  • "Building Hope is honored to host the 3rd Annual IMPACT Summit and Awards," said Building Hope President and CEO Bill Hansen.
  • "At the Building Hope IMPACT Summit, charter school leaders connect, collaborate and celebrate what is going right in education today," said Sherilyn Moore, Chief Impact Officer and IMPACT Awards Selection Committee Chair.
  • To learn more about the Building Hope IMPACT Summit and Awards or to apply for a grant, visit https://impactawards.buildinghope.org .

DIVINE NINE PRESIDENTS VISIT RICHARD WRIGHT SCHOOLS, CONTRIBUTE $10,000, AND PLEDGE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 300 Richard Wright Schools students bore witness to what an inclusive and intentional sisterhood and brotherhood invested in their success looks like today as the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), composed of the historically Black Greek-lettered member organizations, affectionately known as "The Divine Nine," visited the school and contributed $10,000 to support the school's growth.

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  • Divine Nine presidents visit Richard Wright Schools, contribute $10,000, and pledge to continue support
    Founded in 2010, Richard Wright School transforms lives in an engaging, student-centered environment with a caring, highly qualified staff to develop students for college and beyond.
  • During this historic visit, each of the Divine Nine leaders was interviewed by one of the student anchors from the Wright Now News Network (WNN)@richardwightschools.
  • Here at the Richard Wright School, I am excited because there is an intentional vision about the power of possibility.
  • Richard Wright Schools is preparing to renovate and expand its current facility in partnership with DC-based nonprofit Building Hope.

BUILDING HOPE NAMES TIPHANIE GILMORE EDWARDS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer. In this new role, Edwards will hold the responsibilities of the head of human resources and will serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion lead for the organization. She will report to Building Hope President and CEO William D. (Bill) Hansen.

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  • Edwards Brings Service Mindset With Expertise in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion to Role
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer.
  • Building Hope names Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards Chief People Officer.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Tiphanie to Building Hope," said Hansen.
  • Edwards' human resources certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources, Global Professional in Human Resources, and Senior Certified Professional.

BUILDING HOPE APPOINTS ANDRE BENNIN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors. Building Hope's Board now includes 11 directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced the appointment of education impact investor and strategist Andre Bennin to its Board of Directors.
  • Building Hope's Board now includes 11 directors.
  • "It is my pleasure, on behalf of Building Hope's entire Board of Directors, to welcome Andre Bennin to our growing organization," said Sheila Ryan-Macie, chair of the board of directors.
  • "Andre has committed his career to moving the needle in education, particularly for underserved populations.