We are a 501(c)(3)
Non-Profit Organization
The Crisis
Young people in the inner city desperately lack spiritual, relational and emotional guidance.
SupPort UYE
The majority of students in Urban Youth Excel come from a single parent or guardian household with a 95% poverty level.
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Enjoy our family friendly fundraising event at our
Feeding Souls with the Bowls. Kids under 12 are FREE!
Outdoor
Camping
Adventure outdoor camping with urban youth, lead by their mentors.
Ministry Retreats
Ministry outreach to middle school and junior high kids.
Weekly Bible Studies
Provide and connect our youth within bible studies that fit their needs.
Church Youth Groups
Connecting kids to local churches to grow their faith.
Ministry Leaders Training
We train our urban youth leaders to be spiritual mentors and leaders in their communities.
Available For Our Youth
Whenever they need us, we find a way to be available to offer support when they need it most.
How You Can Help Our Students
Sponsorship Opportunities
Camp Scholarship
$300 -1 X Donation
$25 Per Month
UYE Teen 1 Teen
$420 -1 X Donation
$35 Per Month
15 Person Van
$55k -1 X Donation
Any amount towards this is appreciated.
The UYE team helps urban youth reach their full potential. We provide our youth with the tools and resources they need to pursue their dreams, and we can help them gain the wisdom and knowledge to reach their goals. We also provide them with the courage and strength to take risks and make changes in their life. We can help them find balance in life and help them develop a positive attitude. We can help them discover and use their gifts and talents, and we can assist our kids to become a better version of themselves.
Comfort. Joy. Love.
Jesus can make a difference in your life in many ways, from providing comfort in the midst of suffering to helping you reach your full potential. Jesus can help you find a sense of purpose in life, offer hope in difficult times, and provide guidance in everyday decisions. He can teach you how to love and be loved, and provide a sense of peace and joy that only comes from knowing Him.
Uye Blog
The Latest News & Updates
April Recap
April was a month packed with events for UYE Here at AZ Urban Youth Excel, we were able to see students at multiple campuses, host various off-campus events, and prep students for graduation. These...
A Generous Gift from Our Sponsors: Our Nonprofit Receives a Van!
We are so grateful for the generous donation of a van that we received from our donors.An ongoing challenge for youth work is organizing events that involve many students. As is well known,...
Highlights from an Action-Packed Month
30 Days of Excitement: An Overview of Thrilling AdventuresThere is not a week that goes by where the Lord does not meet us in our work. His heart is for our city. A verse that drives our ministry...
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One – On – One
Weekly MeetingS
Building relationships… one kid at a time.
Training Young Leaders
Monthly training
Equip and empower… working with urban youth.
Large Group Retreats
Yearly getaways
Outreach events…
sharing the gospel.