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In 1993, Urban Ventures planted roots along “crack alley” in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Co-founder Art Erickson was on a bold mission—to assist urban communities in their quest for transformation. And we’ve been at it ever since.
Today, Urban Ventures remains committed to fulfilling the dream of a city without poverty and has become a recognized leader in faith-based community development. Our youth, family, and nutritional programs are designed to unlock potential and help our community thrive.
We have an audacious goal: to prepare and send every child in our neighborhood to college or some form of post-secondary school by 2040. While we remain committed to a holistic approach, we are ramping up our focus on educating youth of all ages—as research shows that education is the brightest hope for breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
It will take all of us to create a community free of poverty, a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We hope you'll join us.
Today, Urban Ventures remains committed to fulfilling the dream of a city without poverty and has become a recognized leader in faith-based community development. Our youth, family, and nutritional programs are designed to unlock potential and help our community thrive.
We have an audacious goal: to prepare and send every child in our neighborhood to college or some form of post-secondary school by 2040. While we remain committed to a holistic approach, we are ramping up our focus on educating youth of all ages—as research shows that education is the brightest hope for breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
It will take all of us to create a community free of poverty, a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We hope you'll join us.
Overview
Location
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Phone
+1 612-638-1000
Founded date
1998
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Apr 7, 2021 | Central Roofing Company Saves Non-Profit Urban Ventures $679,043 | Central Roofing Company worked directly with the insurance company for Urban Ventures to gain the non-profit a new roof for just $1,500. The expertise Central Roofing brings to our facility has helped protect our structures and save us mone... |
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FAQ about Urban Ventures
When was Urban Ventures founded?
Urban Ventures was founded in 1998.
What has the press written about Urban Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning Urban Ventures, among them “Central Roofing Company Saves Non-Profit Urban Ventures $679,043” (Apr 7, 2021).
Is Urban Ventures still active?
Yes, Urban Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 19, 2022.