UrbanPromise’s mission is to equip Camden’s children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. They strive to fulfill their mission through after school programs, summer camps, two schools, experiential learning, job training, and a host of other programs that challenge youth to develop and realize their potential. UrbanPromise maintains a relationship-based approach and aims to engage participants throughout the year and over several years. Collectively, UrbanPromise’s programs reach more than 700 children and teens annually.
Experiential learning opportunities and wellness activities are offered throughout UrbanPromise’s private schools (K-12) and out-of-school time programs. Hands-on and journey-based activities for youth focus on environmental science, leadership development, real-world applications of classroom learning (e.g. boat building), on-the-water paddling experiences and excursions that highlight history, culture, and the environment. The Wellness Center at UrbanPromise guides the organization in taking a trauma-informed approach and integrating physical activity and nutrition education in daily programming.
Also unique to UrbanPromise’s vision is a commitment to involving local teens in community leadership. UrbanPromise provides training, employment, academic enrichment, and leadership development programming for 100+ teens and young adults. Youth gain experience in the fields of education, community development, environmental advocacy, and small business. By involving teens in the leadership process, UrbanPromise is creating a new generation of young, visionary leaders who embody a commitment to changing their own community.
In 2017, the Camden public school graduation rate was 66%. In contrast, over the past five years 94% of UrbanPromise’s high school students graduated and 95% transition to college or a vocational training program. Many UrbanPromise alumni return to Camden after college to serve their home community (e.g., teachers, social workers, police). UrbanPromise is also proud to employ alumni.
How to make a donation:
Send checks payable to "FUND NAME" and send to: Community Foundation of South Jersey P.O. Box 446 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 For contributions of appreciated securities, please be sure to notify Lee Albright, lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org, 856-528-3385 regarding your gift at the time of transfer. In this way, stocks can easily be identified, retrieved, sold, and directed to your fund without delay. Please direct all stock contributions to: Fidelity Investments DTC Number: 0226 Account Number: X39-154555 Account Name: Community Foundation of New Jersey, our parent organization, for further credit to the Fund. For current year tax benefits, contributions must be received by December 31. Please note that with some brokerage houses we have experienced that security transfers may take 14–21 days for settlement, so please plan accordingly with your year-end giving to your fund. For wiring instructions for cash contributions, please contact Lee Albright, lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org or Patty Heath at pheath@cfnj.org or 973.267.5533, x223 For making a grant from a DAF with another charity organization, make the grant to Community Foundation of New Jersey - Fund Name, EIN 22-2281783, PO Box 446, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, please notify Lee Albright when making the grant at lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org, 856-528-3385 |