Blueprint 502

🎓 Ready to Build Your Future? We're Recruiting for the Next YouthBuild Louisville Class! 🔨🏥👨‍🍳

If you're between the ages of 18 and 24 and looking for a path toward a brighter future, YouthBuild Louisville can help you take the next step.

Our next class is scheduled to begin in September, and now is the perfect time to get connected, register, and attend upcoming information sessions.

At YouthBuild Louisville, participants can:
✅ Earn while they learn
✅ Work toward a high school diploma or GED
✅ Receive industry-recognized credentials
✅ Get job placement assistance
✅ Receive individualized case management support

Choose from hands-on training pathways including:
🔨 Construction
🏥 Nursing (CNA)
👨‍🍳 Culinary Arts

YouthBuild Louisville is more than a training program - it's an opportunity to gain education, career skills, leadership experience, and the support needed to achieve your goals.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to get started today or contact us at 502-290-6121 for more information.

Don't wait until September - begin your journey now and secure your spot in the next class!

☀️🏀 SAFE SUMMER BASH 2026 IS HERE! 🏀☀️

Last year’s 3-on-3 Jamboree brought the community together for an amazing day of basketball, family fun, connection, and positive energy, and this year we’re bringing it back BIGGER and BETTER as the Safe Summer Bash! 🔥

Join Blueprint502 and our community partners for an afternoon dedicated to safe spaces, community engagement, youth empowerment, and summer fun for ALL ages! 🙌

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Shelby Park @ 600 E. Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203

🎉 Event Features Include:
🏀 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
🌭 Free Food & Giveaways
🚚 Food Trucks
🎈 Kids Zone
🎟️ Raffles
🛍️ Community Vendors
🎶 Family Fun & More!

This event is all about bringing our community together in a positive way while creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for youth and families during the summer months. Last year’s turnout was incredible, and we’re excited to build on that momentum this year! 💪

👉 Register your team today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePi6SLqAZ-ozqLX6Oda0uy4xZGeh9EPb7HYmr5524mDIYpiA/viewform

Special thanks to the Office of Violence Prevention and Louisville Metro Government for helping support this community event. ❤️

🎟️ Win $1,000 While Supporting Louisville's Youth! 🎟️

Looking for a chance to turn a small investment into a big win? Our Juneteenth Raffle features one grand prize of $1,000 cash! 💵✨

Every ticket purchased helps support Blueprint 502's mission to empower young people through education, job training, housing support, leadership development, and opportunities that change lives. The best part? You don't have to attend the event to win! 🎉

👉 Get your raffle tickets today: https://givebutter.com/BP502-Juneteenth-Raffle

Your support helps us continue building brighter futures for youth and young adults throughout our community. Thank you for investing in the next generation! ❤️💙

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🥊🔥 LFA RETURNS TO LOUISVILLE — AND WE’RE PROUD TO BE PART OF IT! 🔥🥊

On Friday, June 19th, Blueprint502 is honored to collaborate with Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Eddie Donaldson of TRUST The Agency for an unforgettable night at Freedom Hall!

As we celebrate Juneteenth, this event is more than just an incredible night of MMA action — it’s an opportunity to celebrate freedom, perseverance, community, and the power of creating opportunities for young people right here in Louisville. ✊🏾❤️💚🖤

During the event, Blueprint502 will proudly showcase our programs and students, including a special recognition honoring a group of outstanding students from our programs whose hard work, growth, and dedication exemplify the mission and impact of Blueprint502.We cannot wait for the community to help us celebrate them! 🙌

A huge THANK YOU to all of the partners helping make this collaboration possible. Your support helps us continue changing lives and building futures for Louisville youth and young adults.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and come celebrate Juneteenth with us at Freedom Hall!
👉 Tickets: Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/monster-energy-presents-lfa-235-louisville-kentucky-06-19-2026/event/160064911BFA83E3

📍 Freedom Hall – Louisville, KY
📅 Friday, June 19th
🥊 LFA 235

Let’s pack the arena and show love for Louisville, for our youth, and for the community partnerships making a difference every day. 💪

🎙️ Listen to Blueprint 502's Lynn Rippy on Sustainability Now! 🎙️

Our CEO and President, Lynn Rippy, recently joined host Justin Mog on Forward Radio's Sustainability Now to discuss Blueprint 502's work, our impact in the community, and how we're helping young people build brighter futures.

You can listen to the interview now on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-lynn-rippy

You can still catch the show on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and at forwardradio.org:
📻 Monday (today) at 6:00 PM
📻 Monday at 12:00 AM (midnight)
📻 Tuesday at 10:00 AM

We're grateful to Justin Mog and Forward Radio for the opportunity to share our mission and the incredible work happening across Blueprint 502's programs.

Take a listen and learn more about how we're building lives and strengthening our community every day!

🎉📚 Happy Higher Education Day! 🎓✨

Today, we celebrate the power of education and the opportunities it creates for individuals, families, and communities.

At Blueprint 502, we're proud to support young people as they pursue their educational goals whether that's earning a GED, completing high school, enrolling in college, obtaining industry certifications, or advancing their careers through workforce training.

Education opens doors, builds confidence, and creates pathways to a brighter future. Today, we recognize all the students, graduates, educators, mentors, and supporters who make those journeys possible.

💙 Share your educational journey in the comments!
📖 What's a lesson, teacher, or mentor that made a lasting impact on your life?