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Through God's grace and His miraculous work, we share the stories of hundreds of the inner-city youth, their families and happenings in our local community.

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Urban Youth's Culinary Students Debut at the South Florida Fair

Urban Youth Impact

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

Urban Youth's Culinary Students Debut at the South Florida Fair

Four UYI students participated in the South Florida Fair Culinary Experience Exhibit with our Family and Consumer Science Coordinator,...

UYI President/CEO Chris Tress: Living Out Our Core Values

Urban Youth Impact

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

UYI President/CEO Chris Tress: Living Out Our Core Values

Urban Youth Impact is dedicated to establishing a kingdom work culture amongst our staff. Our core values drive the culture we are...

Over 800 Registered Runners at the Fall Stampede 5K

Urban Youth Impact

Dec 6, 2019
2 min

Over 800 Registered Runners at the Fall Stampede 5K

With over 800 registered runners, the rain and wind did not stop runners from showing up and competing. The new location inside the Meyer...

Urban Heartbeats: Makai’s Story – God Made My Heart Clean

Urban Youth Impact

Sep 23, 2019
2 min

Urban Heartbeats: Makai’s Story – God Made My Heart Clean

Since the start of Urban Youth Impact 20 years ago, we have seen hundreds of inner-city youth and their parents positively impacted by our p

Urban Youth Impact

Sep 23, 2019
5 min

A Focus on Literacy in Inner-City Neighborhoods and Urban Youth Impact

We believe that equipping kids to be successful in their early years will impact and reverse disturbing statistics about illiteracy and tr

Urban Youth Impact

Aug 28, 2019
2 min

The Power of Hope in Jayde's Life

The children we serve at Urban Youth Impact all have a unique story to tell of who they are. They each come from different backgrounds.

Urban Youth Impact

Jul 26, 2019
1 min

Urban Youth Impact Students Invited to Attend Miami Dolphins Training Camp

Emanuel McMiller, an Urban Youth Impact alumnus, is fulfilling his God-given purpose, graduating from Notre Dame Law School.

Urban Youth Impact

Jul 22, 2019
2 min

Students Engage On A Heart Level

More often than not, students have a difficult time vocalizing what they are feeling and allowing themselves to be vulnerable

80 UYI Students on Local News for Community Cleanup

Urban Youth Impact

Jul 5, 2019
2 min

80 UYI Students on Local News for Community Cleanup

Students of Urban Youth Impact took two days from their summer fun to invest back in their own community by cleaning and adding beauty.

Urban Youth Impact

Jul 1, 2019
2 min

43 Urban Youth Impact Student’s Experience Transformation

Urban Youth Impact has brought a group of students to Kids Across America for over 15 years.

Urban Youth Impact

Jun 3, 2019
2 min

Urban Youth Impact Alumnus Graduates from Notre Dame Law School

Emanuel McMiller, an Urban Youth Impact alumnus, is fulfilling his God-given purpose, graduating from Notre Dame Law School.

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