Filling Spiritual, Physical & Emotional Needs of Phoenix Youth Through Mentorship
We partner with ministries, agencies, schools and churches to foster community and build stability in order to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of kids in the city. DonateThe 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.
OUR SOLUTION
We provide spiritual mentors to meet with kids, introducing them to Christ, build them in their faith and turn them into leaders.
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.
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
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
The Holistic Hustle: Connecting Faith, Education, and Empowerment
For many young people in the inner city, life is defined by “the hustle” that relentless drive, resourcefulness, and daily grind necessary for survival. This energy is a powerful, God given force,...
Equipping Our Youth to Walk Boldly Into Their Calling
At Urban Youth Excel (UYE), we are often asked about our "why." For many, the answer seems straightforward: we help at-risk youth graduate and avoid becoming societal statistics. While seeing a...
From Desperation to Direction: How Mentoring Changes Lives
The Gap for Teen Mentors The generational gap can seem massive. Their world, shaped by constant connectivity, social media, and on-demand content, is vastly different from the one we grew up in....
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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.