Cradle to Career

Urban Ventures provides support for youth and families in one of Minneapolis' most under-resourced neighborhoods.

Make a lasting change

Urban Ventures takes a long-term, holistic approach to supporting families from cradle-to-career.

Your generosity provides important supports for children and families at every stage of development. You can help us break the cycle of poverty in Minneapolis.

Read stories from our community.

Blog
Announcing Urban Ventures' new President & CEO
Announcing Urban Ventures' new President & CEO

“I am so excited to lead this organization that I have fallen in love with and to work alongside the passionate and talented people who serve our community.”

Our Neighbors: Meet Mercy
Our Neighbors: Meet Mercy

Mercy’s lifelong dream of becoming a seamstress seemed out of reach.

A Future Worth Working For
A Future Worth Working For

This program is a space where teens can build a future worth working for.

Serenity's Story: Finding Confidence and Community
Serenity's Story: Finding Confidence and Community

Serenity had more difficulties with reading than her classmates, but then she started working with Reading Plus

tumblr_6f71c078890d2cce0a397aca6f50f526_5da9bd87_2048.jpg

The smallest but mightiest graduation there is

This week we celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of our newest program, @lakestreetworks! This 10-month workforce development program, comes alongside high school seniors by training them in life skills as well as construction-related careers. Students
Happy Valentine's day! Did you know that #love has a lot to do with breaking the cycle of poverty? Read about how our parenting programs encourage romance through couples' retreats, and why it matters as we work to create better futures for local k
One week from today, UV will be celebrating the start of #BlackHistoryMonth by hosting a Talent Show in partnership with @cargill’s Ebony Council. Each performer will use the same prompt to help guide their performance: “What Black Woman
With the cold weather just starting to make an appearance, it’s hard to believe that we’re already planning for Summer around Urban Ventures! We are currently accepting applications from college-aged students, for our Summer Internships.

Connect with us online