UrbanPromise has an exciting project underway.  Through our vision to be a community in Christ, we have the privilege to be a part life changing stories in Wilmington.  We see hope rise from situations that seem dark and difficult. Though a few generous donors, we are able to partner with Gordon DelGiorno of Film Brothers (Lower Market District, downtown Wilmington) to produce a short video giving

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The vision of UrbanPromise is to “be a community in Christ” including all those who connect with our programs – children, youth, families, staff, interns, students, StreetLeaders, volunteers and supporters.  Read these comments from one of our Academy students about the importance of this community in his life. “Yesterday, I participated in the Urban Promise speech contest. I think everyone who had the courage to stand

Sat, April 14th For the grand finally of the trip we threw them in a boat and let them go.  Every kid was given the chance to get in the boat and row.  Some got the hang of it, but not everyone.  For one boat, the kids were convinced they could make the boat faster by blowing bubbles in the back while the staff rowed.  It

“I was expecting to see a bear in there!” Madji (Camp Victory) said after exploring Luray Caverns in VA.    Traveling many feet under the ground (up to 16 stories at one point), the fearless kids explored the ins and outs of the cave.  “It was so cool that the stuff looked like eggs… and bacon… and ghosts… “  Many have never been in a cave before,

Thursday, April 12th, 2012 (via the middle school’s perspective) If you’ve ever taken a youth mission trip, or been around one, you’ve probably seen a big van with words all over the windows.  Well world… say hello to the middle school van!   Today we’ve explored Claude Moore Colonial Farm (a farm set in 1771 with animals, buildings, and people in costume), Clemyjontri Playground (fun even

Wednesday, April 11, 2012: Today we went to the National Zoo, drove past the White House (rain kept us in the car) and the kids got to pick which museum they wanted to go to between the Natural History Museum, American History Museum, and the Air and Space Museum. Aniyah (Camp Victory) had fun today!  She got to go to the zoo and saw some cool

  Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 “We travelled to Richmond, which we learned is the capital of Virginia.  Dover is the capital of Delaware.  I’ve never seen so many ducks, geese, and caterpillars crawling on me!  We couldn’t believe when we lost the soccer ball in the water that Mr. Dave dove in after it.  There was goose poop in that water.  Delegate Delores L. McQuinn showed

The day was busy, but God has blessed us with safe travels and beautiful weather.  He could have calmed the wind down a bit, but we are now safe in the homes of those who have blessed us with a warm place to be.  The kids were amazed at the size of so many things they’ve read or been told about.          

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“not a project to fix but people to love” was a statement made by Josh from Oral Roberts University when reflecting on his Spring Break.  Over the last three weeks, UrbanPromise has hosted 72 people who wanted to come spend their week long break serving our community. They have been vital help with getting over 75 students to perform their speeches at our annual African American Latin American

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