Did you know that the youth growing up in the inner-city of West Palm Beach are more likely to go to jail than they are to graduate from high school? Shocking, isn’t it? Just over the bridge from world-renowned Palm Beach, Tamarind Avenue has the highest percent of violent crime in Palm Beach County.
But it doesn’t have to be this way! Urban Youth Impact is here to ensure that the young people growing up in this community have another option. We are a safe haven providing for the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of youth so that they will be equipped to fulfill their God-given purpose.
We are serving 48 youth in our Summer Jam camp and had 30 students on the waiting list. We received 62 applications for our Summer Work Program but could only accommodate 26 placements. With so many students in our Leadership Academy returning to the program in August, we expect to be full right from the start with a waiting list of many more.
The need is clear: Families in our community want a safe place to send their children, and they are choosing UYI again and again because of our strong programs and the difference we make in the lives of youth every day.
The demand is certain, but we often lack the supply to provide for all those who could benefit from our services. As the economy has contracted, our donations have decreased. To meet the growing demand for our programs and begin our fiscal year strong, our Board of Directors and special friends issued a $40,000 Summer Matching Gift Challenge.
Would you please consider making a contribution to this challenge? We need your commitment before August 31st to leverage this great opportunity. Your gift is critical to help us reach our goal! You can make a secure donation online.
Thank you for your commitment to Urban Youth Impact and our mission to love, equip, and empower inner-city youth and their parents to fulfill their God-given purpose!
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