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Zero Waste Transformation

Build Trybe

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ProX Summer

Competition Brief

ProX is a Real World Learning initiative providing summer professional experiences for high school students.

About

My employer is a nonprofit called Build Trybe. Build Trybe acts as a pre-apprenticeship, teaching homeless youth and kids aging out of the foster system trade skills.

Problem

The problem I am trying to solve is the lack of funding that effects the number of kids my organization can take on.

Solution

My solution is to turn Build Trybe into a Zero Waste company so that they can apply for more grants and in turn, help more children in need. This is because the more funding they have, the more mentors they can hire, which also increases the number of kids they take on.

Audience | Target Market

The main people affected by the problem are youth who are homeless and kids aging out of the foster system. Build Trybe serves kids 14 and up.

Learning Outcomes  |  Community Impact

The social impact would be that the rates of youth who are in foster and homeless will go down.

Next Steps

The next steps are to collaborate with the grant writer about what would be the best plan of action in order to obtain the Zero Waste grant.

 Reflection  |  Other Info

This work has made me realize how difficult it can be to navigate the complexities of grant writing. This has also helped me improve my perseverance.

Resource  |  Support Needs

We are not currently accepting contributions from our voters. This pitch is part of the ProX competition for $5,000. If people support this idea, we would use the funding to hire the grant writer who can help us find Zero Waste grants and work with us on completing the requirements.

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4/23/25, 9:21 AM

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4/23/25, 12:19 AM

Great job, Joy!

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4/22/25, 2:11 PM

Great job, Raya!

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4/22/25, 2:13 AM

Great Job!

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4/21/25, 8:52 PM

Great products and it sounds like you already have a business going and could grow it even more! I am a resource navigator with KC Sourcelink and part of my job is to help new businesses grow by creating an action plan that give free resources in the Kansas City market that helps businesses grow! If you need free, additional support- you can reach out to KC Sourcelink to book a free coaching session. PS- I am a business owner as well :) (Platos Closet Belton)

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4/21/25, 8:27 PM

Hello! Great idea! I feel your passion and connection to your business idea! I am a resource partner for KC Sourcelink- https://www.kcsourcelink.com We provide free resources of over 230 connections to help you build and grow a business. I am also own a Plato's Closet in Belton, MO ( IG: #platosclosetbeltonmo) and I think it is a wonderful idea to help support identity through clothing. It helps build confidence and individuality.

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4/20/25, 1:26 PM

Great job, Jesiah!

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4/19/25, 6:23 PM

Great job, Dejay!

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4/19/25, 6:20 PM

Great job, Angie!

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4/18/25, 8:27 PM

Hello! I love your idea. I know young people love cotton candy and to make a product that caters to children with allergies but still allows them to enjoy a sweet treat is fun, innovative and demonstrates and amazing level of creativity and empathy. Please keep up the amazing work.

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4/18/25, 7:49 PM

Great job, Oskar!
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