by urbanyouthexcel | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog, News
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 student walk across the stage is always a moment of immense...
by urbanyouthexcel | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, News
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. It’s easy to forget what it was like to be a teenager—caught...
by urbanyouthexcel | Jul 25, 2025 | Blog, News
The summer months, for many, mean relaxation and freedom. But for the dedicated team at Urban Youth Excel (UYE), it’s a critical crossroads for the Phoenix youth they serve. As UYE leaders Anthony, Dawit and Crystal recently discussed, summer isn’t just a...
by urbanyouthexcel | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, News
At UYE, we believe real change begins with real relationships. Our mission is to connect at-risk teens in Phoenix to the hope found in faith. We work closely with schools, ministries, churches, and local organizations to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical...
by urbanyouthexcel | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Events
As the school year winds down, Arizona Urban Youth Excel (UYE) is already gearing up for one of the most exciting and powerful times of the year — summer camp! Each year, summer camp is a key part of our mission to help connect at-risk teens in Phoenix to faith. It’s...
