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...
by urbanyouthexcel | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog, Events, Fundraising
The atmosphere at the recent Happy Hour for Hope, a special fundraising event benefiting Arizona Urban Youth Excel (UYE), was nothing short of uplifting. Held at the welcoming Joy Bus Diner, the event brought together passionate supporters, dedicated staff, and most...
