Stories from our neighborhood.
The latest stories, news, highlights, and updates from our community.
When Crisis Follows Students to School
We’re helping students stay on track today, so this moment doesn’t shrink their future.
¡Gracias, Susana!
Celebrating Susana’s 30-year legacy at Urban Ventures as she moves to her next chapter
How We’re Responding To Urgent Needs Right Now
How Urban Ventures is responding to the unexpected and urgent needs in Minneapolis
Changing A Mindset
Owning a home felt like a fairytale, until a change in mindset made it a reality.
This Is What 30 Years of Investment Looks Like [video]
"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 Urban Ventures Means [video]
What does Urban Ventures mean to the people we serve? We asked them to tell us in their own words.
Lake Street Works featured on KSTP Eyewitness News
Channel 5 news sat down with a Lake Street Works grad to talk about the impact of the program.
What Happens When a Teen Feels Seen
“I didn't know how much I needed this summer until it happened. Thank you for making me feel seen, included, and like I truly belonged.”