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Vp Center for Fathering . Urban Ventures

Current Roles

Employees:
113
Revenue:
$15.8M
About
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation opened in 1993 as a faith-based, nonprofit, community development organization dedicated to serving the communities in South Minneapolis. The mission of Urban Ventures is to build successful community within the city by:Developing youth leadership through sports and recreation programs as well as enhancing opportunities for academic success and job-skills training through technology and mentoring programs. Strengthening families by connecting individuals within the community to meet basic human needs of others; providing education and training to fathers giving them the skills and resources to be effective dads; reaching the Latino community. Creating meaningful work opportunities by recruiting, starting and growing businesses within the community's Opportunity Zone; developing and encouraging local ownership of business; involving community members in the business process and management; and supporting existing businesses within the Opportunity Zone. The programs of Urban Ventures serve more than 2,500 youth and adults each year. Guided by founder Art Erickson, Urban Ventures employs 35 staff members and gratefully acknowledges the time of more than 300 volunteers annually.
Urban Ventures Address
2924 Fourth Avenue south
Minneapolis, MN
United States

Past Companies

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