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UrbanPromise is an organization in Camden, New Jersey, born out of the community’s need to address the problems of intergenerational poverty and the incarceration of youth. == Mission and History == The mission of UrbanPromise is to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, personal growth and success. Founded in 1988 by Jodina Hicks in the basement of an unused Baptist church, UrbanPromise began with just one adult staff, 12 college-aged volunteers, and an annual budget of only $12,000. UrbanPromise began as a spin-off of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education ((EAPE )),〔http://www.eape.org/ministries.php#urban_promise. Retrieved Jan 11, 2013〕 and was directly inspired by EAPE founder Dr. Tony Campolo, renowned speaker, author, and sociologist known for his call for Christians to seek justice for the poor and liberation for the oppressed. Today, the organization has grown to offer myriad youth educational and developmental programming, including an alternative high school, an elementary/middle school, after-school programs, summer camps, teen job training, boat building, environmental and experiential learning, and a host of other enrichment activities. UrbanPromise challenges Camden youth to develop their academic, social, creative, and leadership potential. From humble beginnings, the organization now boasts a budget of $3.6 million — primarily generated from individual donors who give $500 to $10,000/year — employs more than 50 full-time staff, and serves 600 local youth and families annually. UrbanPromise also engages 500 volunteers annually: 50 college interns, 350 work group individuals, and around 100 local residents.〔http://www.urbanpromiseusa.org/mission. Retrieved Jan 14, 2013〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「UrbanPromise」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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