Hard journeys are a little bit easier when you have someone walking alongside you. Josefina shares how Urban Ventures helped her realize her dreams.

Gathered at Las Charolas Mexican Restaurant, donors who had stepped up during the unrest this winter came together to hear an update, support local businesses who are rebuilding, and enjoy a lunch you’ll only find on Lake Street.

Israel leads youth mentorship at Urban Ventures. This is what the last three months looked like from where he stood, and what it will take to walk the road ahead.

Owning a home felt like a fairytale, until a change in mindset made it a reality.

"The investment someone made back then didn't just help me stay busy a few summers 30 years ago. It changed the trajectory of my life."

What does Urban Ventures mean to the people we serve? We asked them to tell us in their own words.

Take a spin around our campus to see all the program Urban Ventures offers in our cradle-to-career model. This video was featured as a part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Listen to Areli’s incredible story of transformation at growth.

The internship program exists to give paid, real-world experience to university students in their field of study.