At Urban Upound, we believe that every student deserves equal opportunities to explore their potential and broaden their horizons. Recently, our College Access students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Québec, Canada, thanks to the generosity of Hydro Québec Energy Services, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec. …

Witten by Urban Upbound Team Pride Month is a time of profound significance for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. It is an opportunity to commemorate the journey toward equality, recognize the struggles faced, and celebrate the accomplishments achieved. …

Tax season can be a stressful time for anyone, but for low-income families it can be particularly daunting. Fortunately, Urban Upbound is here to help. Our free tax preparation program is designed to help individuals and families with limited incomes file their taxes and claim the credits they deserve. …

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Black Americans to our society. It’s also a time to reflect on the challenges and injustices faced by the Black community, including the persistent wealth gap. One way to support economic empowerment within the Black community is…

As we approach a new year full of opportunity and growth, we are taking time to reflect on what an incredible year 2022 has been for Urban Upbound. We proudly share 22 of our favorite highlights from 2022: 1. College Access Goes to Canada Our College Access Program traveled to Montreal, Canada with HydroQubec to learn…

Written by Tori Kammer, Development & Communication Manager For Urban Upbound client, Eunice Collado, cooking has always been a labor of love. While raising her children, she often found herself happiest in the kitchen, creating dishes that would bring joy to her family. …

For decades, low-income communities across New York State have been disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition and criminalization of marijuana. The War on Drugs in our community has resulted in mass incarceration, specifically for black and brown men, adding yet another barrier to finding a job, seeking education…

This Thanksgiving, Urban Upbound was able to help distribute over 1,000 turkeys across the various communities we service thanks to the generosity of Rise, Light & Power, Share 4 Life Foundation, Queens Defenders, and Office of the Queens Borough President, with the help of many of our non-profit partners and…

Written by Tori Kammer, Development & Communication Manager Growing up in Mississippi, Zakeyis Hernandez would watch the movie “Home Alone” and dream of moving to New York to experience all the city has to offer. He was inspired by the winter movie scenes in Central Park, the mile high skyscrapers…