Stories from our neighborhood.
The latest stories, news, highlights, and updates from our community.
Student Celebrations
Two programs, Act Six and Lake Street Works, celebrated their 2024 classes last week.
Falling In Love, Again
What does Valentine’s day have to do with breaking cycles of poverty? More than you might think.
Staff Memo: Books for Looks
Reading Plus and friends turned our very own Hub space into a salon. We hosted current and former Reading Plus middle schoolers, inviting them to come book shopping while getting a new look from one of our talented stylists.
Multiple ways to support Urban Ventures this holiday season
Looking for ways to support Urban Ventures in addition to donating? You’re in luck. There are a lot of year-end options that offer a good time, and a good way to invest in our city.
UV Highlight Reel - Welcome Back
Take a spin around our campus to see all the program Urban Ventures offers in our cradle-to-career model. This video was featured as a part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration.
Story of Transformation - Areli
Listen to Areli’s incredible story of transformation at growth.
Alarming Decline: National Scores Drop for Middle School Students
A troubling trend has emerged as the latest assessment results show a concerning decline in student test scores across the nation.
FREE Baseball Clinic with the Twins
Urban Ventures is partnering with the Minnesota Twins to bring a FREE Baseball Clinic to our neighborhood on Saturday, July 8.