Building Promise USA

07/24/2026

📣 Building Promise USA is hiring a new Executive Director!

We’re seeking a values-driven, strategic, and relationship-centered leader to guide BPUSA into its next chapter of growth and impact.
Building Promise USA is a peer-led, peer-run, and peer-driven nonprofit working to eliminate the cycle of incarceration, unemployment, and homelessness among people impacted by the justice system and behavioral health challenges.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, fundraising, relationship-building, and organizational development skills—along with a genuine commitment to centering lived experience in leadership, programming, and decision-making.

📍 Austin, Texas | In-person
💼 Full-time, exempt
💰 $75,000 annual salary, with opportunities for performance-based fundraising bonuses
📅 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Candidates with direct or indirect justice involvement are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognize that exceptional leaders come from many different professional and personal pathways.

Learn more and apply here:

🔗 https://www.blueskypartners.co/executive-director-bpusa

Please share this opportunity with someone who may be a great fit!

07/17/2026

🎉 We’re proud to share that Building Promise USA has received funding support through United Way Greater Austin’s $2.1 million annual community investment! 💙💛

We’re honored to stand alongside 43 local nonprofits working to strengthen early childhood development, improve access to essential resources, and support greater family stability across our community. 🤝🏽🏡✨

This investment helps us continue advancing our mission and creating meaningful opportunities for the individuals and families we serve.

A heartfelt thank-you to United Way Greater Austin for believing in community-led solutions and the power of lived experience. Together, we’re building stronger futures. 🌟

07/10/2026

💙 Second chances change lives.

Since opening our doors in 2022, Building Promise USA has:
✨ Connected with 1,500+ people
🤝 Welcomed 55 new clients in June alone
🏡 Helped individuals access housing, employment, transportation, food, and personalized reentry support.

❤️ We need sustaining donors. Even a small monthly gift helps keep our doors open, provide meals, remove barriers, and walk alongside people rebuilding their lives.

🙌 You can make a difference today:

💚 Become a Monthly Donor:
🔗 https://givebutter.com/ASopWa

📬 Join our Mailing List & Newsletter:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/3d797697c941/newsletter-sign-up

Every dollar. Every share. Every supporter helps create another success story.

💙

07/10/2026

07/06/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Building Promise USA! 🇺🇸✨

Today we celebrate freedom, hope, and the power of second chances. As we honor this day, we’re reminded that stronger communities are built when every person has the opportunity to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and joyful Independence Day! 🎆

06/23/2026

What an incredible two days at our H.I.R.E. Event — Hiring Initiative for Reentry Empowerment! 💼✨

Over the course of the event, participants took part in workforce development courses, connected with community resources, explored employment opportunities, and engaged with partners committed to supporting reentry, stability, and long-term success. From digital literacy, resume building, interview assistance, and financial literacy to fair chance employment opportunities and reentry support, this event was all about opening doors and building brighter futures. 💻📝🤝

A huge thank you to all of our partners, presenters, employers, participants, volunteers, and community members who helped make this event possible. Your support, presence, and commitment to the work made these two days meaningful and impactful. 🚪🌟

Peer-Led. Peer-Run. Peer-Driven. 💙

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

👀 Check out what attendees had to say about last year’s BPUSA HIRE Event!

This year’s event is coming up soon — June 22–23, 2026 at the Austin Central Public Library. 📍

Join Building Promise USA for two days focused on opportunity, connection, and second chances. 💼🤝✨

📅 June 22–23, 2026
📍 Austin Central Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701