Causes: Children & Youth, Economic Development, Education, Literacy, Protestant, Religion, Remedial Reading & Encouragement, Urban & Community Economic Development, Youth Development - Religious Leadership
Mission: The mission of Urban Vision is to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ in the North Hill community of Akron, Ohio by coming alongside children and their families as they discover Christ's vision for themselves and their community, through relationships focused on building dignity, inspiring unity, empowering futures, and meeting holistic needs.
Target demographics: disadvantaged children and families
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 750 children and families
Geographic areas served: the North Hill neighborhood of Akron, Ohio
Programs: - Set On Success: academic and life skills enrichment afterschool program - Servant Leadership Team: discipleship and leadership development for teens- On Your Mark kindergarten readiness for English-language-learning 4- and 5-year-olds- Kids' Club: community Gospel outreach for K-5th grade- STEP: community Gospel outreach for teens