About:
Urban Hope Inc. was formed to rescue and uplift children, teens and youth in the West Brighton community (North Shore of Staten Island) from a cycle of generational physical and emotional abuse, neglect, poverty, and lack of parental oversight and care resulting in risky social behaviors and poor academic performance.
We want to help the children and teens through our After-school program, Arts/Crafts/Music programs, six-week Summer Camp, Street Leadership Ministry (teen leadership development through paid internship and training programs), Workforce Development Centre (using a Basketball League and VISION TOURS as a Connect Point) to develop youth academically, socially, spiritually, and in leadership. In addition, we want to be a catalyst, resource, and partner to other local churches throughout the nation, with a focus on NYC, to help them do the same in each of their respective communities.
Our Partnership
Mobilizing Volunteers
Our volunteers are passionate and committed to building deep relationships with students to support them with homework help, tutoring and mentoring.
Creativity From Our Volunteers
Volunteers also come up with fun activities with youth such as cooking classes, music lessons, and arts and crafts.
Training And Consulting
Urban Hope staff has participated in HFNY facilitated trainings on supervisory relationships, communications, and volunteer management best practices to promote organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentions
With over 1 million children in 1,800 schools across our city, our fall season kicked off with another Network Talks! Our topic focused on Bridging the Gap: Disparities in the NYC Education System.
Every year, our affiliate partners share stories of how they meet the specific needs of New Yorkers in need of hope.
At our Fall Benefit this year, held at the venue SECOND, we focused on this theme of beauty in brokenness. Here are four highlights of the evening!