Leadership
Build the skills to guide, contribute, and make thoughtful choices.
Urban Prep, IncLeadership · Scholarship · Citizenship · Service
ON OUR
WAY UP.
Equipping and empowering young people with the life, learning, and leadership skills to thrive, not just survive.
Supporting grades K–12 and young adults ages 18–24, with families alongside them.
On our way up
Grades K–12
Prepped for Success
Ages 18–24
Emerging adults
Families
Community-rooted support
Prepped for Success
Support for every stage
Each program is shaped for the young person’s stage of life: building a strong start, discovering strengths, growing into leadership, or preparing for adult life.
See all programsEarly years
Grades K–5
Social-emotional learning, character development, and a strong foundation for school.
Discovery
Grades 6–8
Self-discovery, skill building, peer connection, service learning, and structured recreation.
Leadership
Grades 9–12
Character and life skills practiced in real-world settings, with structure and community.
Emerging adults
Ages 18–24 · A coach in your corner
Personal success coaching helps young adults plan for education, employment, and greater economic security, while connecting to wraparound community supports.
Explore emerging adult supportPrepped for Success
Four pillars. One brighter future.
Scholarship
Value learning, curiosity, and growth at every stage.
Citizenship
Strengthen connection, responsibility, and belonging in community.
Service
Show care for others through meaningful service and community action.
Our purpose
Helping young people thrive.
Urban Prep facilitates experiences that equip and empower young people with the life, learning, and leadership skills to navigate adolescence and transition into an adulthood where they can thrive, not just survive.
Meet Urban PrepCommunity makes it possible
Ways to get involved.
Volunteer
Bring your time and skills to support young people and Urban Prep’s work.
Goods & supplies
Help provide snacks, equipment, materials, and supplies for youth programming.
Advocacy
Share Urban Prep’s mission and raise awareness in your community.
Operation Change Makers 2026
Help young people thrive.
Join Urban Prep’s community fundraising initiative to educate, equip, and empower young people. Gifts may be made at Educators Credit Union or Landmark Credit Union, payable to Urban Prep, Inc.
$500,000
Donation target
5,000
Small-dollar donors
$100
Annual gift goal
Campaign goal date: December 31, 2026 · Urban Prep, Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax deductible.
Want to learn more or discuss a partnership?
Contact Urban Prep