Cradle to Career

Urban Ventures provides support for youth and families in one of Minneapolis' most under-resourced neighborhoods.

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Stories from our community

Urban Ventures Blog
Growth Doesn't Take the Summer Off
Growth Doesn't Take the Summer Off

Summer Slide, learning loss, and what Urban Ventures does about it.

Lake Street Works Graduation
Lake Street Works Graduation

Lake Street Works celebrated it’s 2026 cohort with a graduation ceremony.

From Empty to Joyful
From Empty to Joyful

Hub Club students came back to campus for Blooming Together, a family welcome back celebration. The rooms filled back up with energy and noise and joy.

Talent & History
Talent & History

Urban Ventures’ Music & Arts program hosted a talent show inspired by Black history.

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