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Miami 4 Social Change Youth Festival Inspired and Uplifted
The Jitney - July 26, 2022
We live in an age where it is easy for media to take over. When it comes to young people in particular, it can be hard to tame the beast that is social media. The Miami 4 Social Change Youth Festival presented by URGENT, Inc. does so and does so well. This dynamic two day event was dedicates itself to showcasing the talent of youth under the age of twenty-four.
Black women blazing trails in social services
The Miami Times - Mar 30, 2021
Saliha Nelson knows a thing or two about being dedicated to a cause. It was 21 years ago that she volunteered with Urgent Inc. – a youth and community development organization founded in 1994 – and she’s never looked back. Nelson was one of few volunteers who helped craft Urgent’s direct service program back in 2000 to provide an after-school program at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
Miami Youth Expand Their skills in New Virtual learning Environment
The Washington informer - September 4, 2020
Just one year ago, the Miami-based youth and community development corporation, URGENT, Inc., achieved a significant milestone marking 25 years of successfully empowering young minds with the skills needed to transform their communities.
URGENT, Inc. hosts ZOOM youth conference
Miami times - Jul 22, 2020
MIAMI — URGENT, Inc will present the sixth annual Youth Economic Development Conference (YEDC) virtually through ZOOM July 23-24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Immediately following YEDC, URGENT's Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival will air on YouTube Live! Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. -8:30 p.m. Both events are designed to reach summer interns between the ages of 14-21 with interest in exploring creative careers and entrepreneurship.
Bronze Bra Awards on Zoom
URGENT, Inc. will honor women in an online ceremony
the Miami Times - Apr 29, 2020
URGENT, Inc.'s postponed annual Bronze Bra Award ceremony will now take place through Zoom on Thursday, April 30, 2020, from 4:00 pm-6:00. The event is open to the public. To RSVP, pre-register here...
Mentor Uses His Love Of Film Making To Inspire Others
CBS News - Dec 17, 2019
At URGENT Inc. Media Arts Program, produced by (CBS4) Features Joey Lamar Ashley, Career & Technical Education Coordinator/Instructor mentors, coaches, and teaches young people about content creation, photography, video production, and filmmaking.
Jobs of the Future Topic of Field Trip
Sep 26, 2018
Technology is driving transformation in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. So much so that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. constructed its own research and development innovation lab at its headquarters at the PortMiami. Teens from Urgent Inc.’s internship program visited Royal Caribbean’s headquarters on Monday, Sept. 10 to explore careers in technology, design and hospitality.
Mentors Teach Hard Work & Teamwork Lead To Success
CBS News - Apr 3, 2018
25 years of URGENT
The Miami Times - Oct 23, 2019
URGENT Inc. President Henry Crespo recalls seeing community stalwarts such as the late artist Purvis Young stop by his house to visit his father, who was a Yoruba Priest.
Miami-Dade was emerging from unrest and riots and there was a need for visionaries to help with community restoration.
Enter the Urban Renewal Greater Enhancement National Team (URGENT) some 25 years ago...
25th Anniversary Lion King Gala
Miami Community Newspaper - Oct. 18, 2019
URGENT Inc. Continues to Empower Young People To Transform Their Communities. The Urban Renewal Greater Enhancement National Team (URGENT Inc.) is set to celebrate 25 years of innovation, growth, and transformation with a Royal Lion King Gala on Saturday, October 26, 2019...
for 25 yrs children Dream Big
Miami Herald - Oct 18, 2019
URGENT, Inc., which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, was instrumental in restoring Dorsey Park. The Overtown park was once the South Florida headquarters of the Negro Baseball League, and baseball greats such as Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson played at the park..
Meet Saliha Nelson of URGENT
VoyageMIA - Aug 28, 2019
Today we’d like to introduce you to Saliha Nelson.
So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. I moved to Miami from San Diego as a jobless college grad with no prospects in sight. And it was on a hot summer day in Miami when I heard the rising chatter of high school age youth crisscrossing the streets like pinballs. Their noise jolted my purpose to the forefront of possibility. And in that instant of doubt, opportunity was born...
Young People Gain Competitive Insight at Business Conference
Miami Dade College News, Aug. 22, 2019
MDC’s North Campus has partnered for the past six years with Urgent, Inc. a youth and community development non profit, to present the annual Youth Economic Development Conference (YEDC), a premier career exploration conference for young people. The 2019 edition was also hosted at MDC’s Homestead campus for the first time...
teaching kids entrepreneurship
Miami Herald - Jul 22, 2019
Taylor Moxey, 13, just wanted new dolls when she was 7, but her parents wanted her to learn the value of money management. To buy her own dolls and accessories, she had to make her own money. So, she, too, started her cupcake business at age 7.
Delphine Dauphin, 10, begged her mom since she was 4 years old to let her start her own business. By age 7, her mom relented and she started her own cupcake business...
'Kid-trepreneurs' Make Money Moves at Conference
WJCT - Jul 17, 2019
Sixteen-year-old Beatrix Alerte was shocked to learn last year that common cosmetic and beauty brands often use ingredients derived from animal products, like whale blubber and vomit (ambergris). One of her favorite parts of her beauty routine is jazzing up her lips - so she decided to research how to create a glamorous, sturdy lip gloss that is vegan and cruelty-free. Now, Alerte is expanding her plant-based gloss into a business, called Trixx Trendz...
The Children’s Trust Provider Profile: Urgent Inc.
The Miami Times Apr. 24, 2019
Urban Renewal Greater Enhancement National Team (Urgent Inc.) was founded in 1994 by a small group of concerned residents who wanted to see change in Miami's urban core. Now a youth and community development corporation, Urgent celebrates 25 years of service in Miami...
Interview with URGENT's Saliha Nelson
CBS Miami - Jul 4, 2018
Urgent Inc.’s vice president and executive director Saliha Nelson joins us in the studio. Urgent Inc. is a Miami-based youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities...
Focus On South Florida: URGENT, Inc.
CBS Miami - May 21, 2017
Urgent Inc. Is a locally based nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people to transform themselves and their communities.
The organization’s “Youth Economic Development Conference and Expo” and its “Yes! Summer Camp” are just two of its many programs. We focus on these upcoming events and take a broader look at how Urgent Inc. is making a difference
knights Arts Challenge
2012
URGENT’s Murals for Dorsey Park engages young people with Overtown’s art, history. For five years now the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has put on the Knight Arts Challenge. This year it has added a twist — the People’s Choice Challenge.
2012 Champions for Children Awards Ceremony
Nov 14, 2012
Emily Gunter, Urgent Inc., recipient of award for the Excellence in Direct Service to Children and Families. The Children's Trust Champions for Children awards ceremony honors individuals and programs that have achieved greatness in their service to children and families. This annual, signature event has become one of the most coveted within the community of child advocates and in all of Miami-Dade County. recipients.