Urban Foundation Information

Our Mission The Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation is committed to initiating and supporting signs of hope in the city by empowering people, achieving social justice and economic development and promoting the well being of communities as envisioned by Christian faith. The Urban Foundation's biggest program, Kid City, encourages teens and young adults to find their voice, share their stories, and become self-empowered leaders. Our small staff works with volunteers, mentors, and families to to provide programs in leadership development, music and arts, college access, and college completion in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our demographics consist of first-generation college or college- bound students from neighborhoods around the downtown Los Angeles area including South Central and Pico Union. We strive to provide ways for students to access opportunities, explore their intellectual curiosity, and discover their ability to advocate for themselves and their communities. Our Vision We believe... in the power of small, grassroots organizations to re-imagine and creatively transform their communities. in the wisdom of our partners in the urban community. in taking risks with urban social services programs where other foundations might not be willing to do so. that it is as important to support sustainability as it is to give grants to urban community organizations. that adding a spiritual dimension to addressing community challenges creates enhanced solutions.