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Urban University

Urban University empowers single mothers through skill-building and paid employment, fostering economic mobility and community engagement. Celebrating 17 years of impact, they connect local designers and graduates to promote creativity and growth.

Join us in celebrating 28 years as organization, an evening filled with fun, laughter, and honoring recent program grads! This year, love leads the way. As we celebrate 28 years of urban university, we begin by showing our love in action for single mothers&mdash;the heart of our work and the strength of our communities. As the nation marks the 30th anniversary of welfare reform, urban university is intentionally offering a counter-narrative. Single mothers are not the problem. They are our North Star&mdash;pillars of love, resilience, leadership, and care who hold families and neighborhoods together every day.We are closing out Black History month with a spades tournament! Never learned how to play? We&rsquo;ll have a beginner-friendly table!

urban university 28th anniversary celebration

Join us in celebrating 28 years as organization, an evening filled with fun, laughter, and honoring recent program grads! This year, love leads the way. As we celebrate 28 years of urban university, we begin by showing our love in action for single mothers&mdash;the heart of our work and the strength of our communities. As the nation marks the 30th anniversary of welfare reform, urban university is intentionally offering a counter-narrative. Single mothers are not the problem. They are our North Star&mdash;pillars of love, resilience, leadership, and care who hold families and neighborhoods together every day. We are closing out Black History month with a spades tournament! Never learned how to play? We&rsquo;ll have a beginner-friendly table!

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urban university&rsquo;s mission is to improve the socio-economic status of impoverished individuals by providing employability training, transitional employment and housing opportunities. Our strategic vision is to create long-term change by breaking the cycle of poverty, offering housing solutions, and developing pathways for upward mobility. With support from community and corporate partners, urban university is building a stronger, more resilient future for families in need.

urban university’s mission is to improve the socio-economic status of impoverished individuals by providing employability training, transitional employment and housing opportunities.Our strategic vision is to create long-term change by breaking the cycle of poverty, offering housing solutions, and developing pathways for upward mobility. With support from community and corporate partners, urban university is building a stronger, more resilient future for families in need.

Community Clothing Swap

Still We Shine is urban university&#39;s celebration of 17 years on the block, creating paid employment, building skills, and supporting single mothers working toward economic mobility. Join us in community to celebrate where we&#39;ve been, were we are and where we&#39;re headed.&nbsp; The evening will feature our Sewing Capsule Collection Reveal with local designer Mareie Luerur Designs, a program graduate celebration, and the Grand Avenue Art Walk.&nbsp;

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