UrbanPromise Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
UrbanPromise is a Camden-based nonprofit that supports youth development through a diverse set of programs, including after-school activities, summer camps, two private schools, and teen job training via the StreetLeader Program, complemented by experiential learning opportunities. Its approach blends socio-emotional learning, mind-body practices, and school-based supports to sustain learners' development over time. Programs emphasize hands-on learning, encouraging students to think critically, be creative, and engage with their communities beyond the classroom. Together, these efforts aim to prepare young people for academic success, practical life skills, spiritual growth, and leadership roles in their communities and beyond. UrbanPromise's youth-development model is anchored in long-term relationships, Christian faith, innovation, and a focus on emotional and social well-being. By creating a learning environment that extends beyond traditional schooling, the organization supports skill-building, confidence, and a sense of vocation, with the approach having inspired replicas domestically and internationally, including in Malawi, Nigeria, Honduras, and Uganda.