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A Launchpad for Young Changemakers

The tech industry is a trillion-dollar market, dictating future jobs and critical skills. For an economy of this scale, opportunity isn’t just a goal—it’s essential. Urban Arts meets this demand with an innovative, scalable solution for a diverse talent pipeline and real-time economic mobility. As the premier nonprofit organization teaching digital game design as a pathway to college and career, we empower students from low-income communities.

Our Mission at Work​

Through effective and engaging computer science (CS) programming, Urban Arts guides students from middle school and high school to college and early career. Our students learn creative confidence and high-tech skills, as well as collaboration, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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Ways to Give

For our donors, it’s not just about giving—it’s about making a meaningful investment. By supporting Urban Arts, you’re creating life-changing opportunities for students while shaping the diverse, skilled workforce of tomorrow. Your gift is vital to our shared success.

Donate By Mail

Urban Arts
39 West 19th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011

For questions about supporting Urban Arts, email us at development@urbanarts.org

Ways to Engage

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Become a Corporate Partner

Join us and leading global brands in turning philanthropic investments into opportunities to empower the next generation of innovators. Connect with Richard Morin, Director of Corporate Partnerships, at Richard.Morin@UrbanArts.org

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Become a Volunteer

There are a broad range of inspiring opportunities to support our students, from hour-long impactful events to more in-depth mentoring. Engage future innovators at a variety of time commitments, either in-person at our NYC Learning Lab or virtually. Energize your corporate team while inspiring the next generation with our community-building programs. Share your career journey or your work in a thoughtful seminar.

  • Mentorship Opportunities Short-term or ongoing guidance to support student professional growth.
  • Industry Insights Share your expertise through structured activities or interactive sessions.
  • Community Engagement Join events that foster connections and inspire students.
  • Scholarship Reasearch Support high school seniors and college students by researching scholarships that fit their goals and help lower the cost of college.
  • Creative Guidance and Collaboration Help students refine their projects, offer insights on their work, playtest, or collaborate on developing their games.

Custom Partnerships Collaborate with us to create a unique impact.

Connect with Joelle Blackstock, Director of Post-Secondary Success, at volunteer@urbanarts.org.

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Share A Job Opportunity

Support our talented alumni—college students and recent graduates, who have completed their studies at Urban Arts—by sharing internships and early career opportunities. Empower the next generation of innovators by offering career pathways that build on the skills and passion they’ve cultivated. If you’re an employer interested in posting a job opening or internship, reach out to joelle@urbanarts.org.

100% of Urban Arts’ seniors matriculate to college. They've earned $46M in scholarships since 2017.

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