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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 underrepresented 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.
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
19 West 39th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011
For questions about supporting Urban Arts, email us at development@urbanarts.org
Ways to Engage
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
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/College Application Support Assist graduating seniors in navigating the application process, achieving their goals, and researching scholarships to graduate debt-free.
- 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.
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 $25M in scholarships since 2017.
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