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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN  FOR RENOVATIONS TO URBANZONE
We are so excited to begin renovations to UrbanZone that will help provide a safe-haven for the Youth on our North and East side communities. 
We need your support.  We will be converting the current space into
  • A cooking class room and community healthy education programs
  • A recording studio run by teens for the community
  • A computer education center 
  • A stage area for performing art
DONATE TODAY AND HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

UrbanZone Vision 

The vision of UrbanZone is to transform communities through providing services and activities which empower youth and young adults through education, leadership, music and entrepreneurial opportunities.  

PROGRAMS

Education (DROP-IN)

Drop-In to connect with friends, use computers or play games.  This is a safe quiet study place supported by staff, volunteer and tutors.  Call in advance to request a tutor.  Snacks provided.

Leadership

Youth Adult Advisory Council  YAC serves as program guides to the UrbanZone leadership team.  YAC will  help develop relevant programs, help with funds direction, and evaluation or future program recommendations.  Serve as mentors and advocators of youth driven communities.  YAC plays a crucial leadership role that it drives the direction and focus of being a youth-driven organization. 

 
Music 
This will be a youth-run recording studio housed inside UrbanZone.  Youth engineers will learn the following as it relates to running the studio:
  • Audio engineering techniques
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Marketing

Teens and Young Adults Having FUN!

Selfies at UrbanZone Gathering      2015 Graduates and Future Leaders        Selfies at Bowling Outing                         2015 Prom