VISION | MISSION | VALUES
URGENT envisions a future where all children and youth have the social, economic, educational resources and creative space to thrive.
URGENT, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Miami, FL based creative youth development organization dedicated to the
Mission of Empowering Young Creative Minds to Transform their Lives and Communities.
Guided by the principles of innovation, growth and transformation, URGENT, Inc. promotes the values of
compassion, patience, teamwork, responsibility, innovation, learning and reciprocity.
OUR APPROACH
URGENT, Inc. is a highly regarded creative youth development organization that utilizes an asset-based approach to help young people uncover and cultivate their unique talents and skills. Through our innovative programs in digital media arts education, positive youth development, and STEAM career connected learning, we recognize and build upon the diverse strengths and assets of young people.
At URGENT, we believe that kids learn best through doing and that creativity is a powerful tool for personal and societal growth and transformation. By providing opportunities for young people to engage in the creative process, we help them to find their voice, share their stories, and make positive change in their lives and communities.
Our impact is grounded in a deep commitment to asset-based approaches that empower young people and foster their lifelong success. Help us build equity through the power of creativity!
WHAT WE DO
OUR PROGRAMS
ENROLL HERE
urgent Academy
enrolling Now
for 6th & 7th grades
enrolling Now
for 6th & 7th grades
An Independent Career and Technical Education Middle School
Urgent Academy is now open and enrolling 6th and 7th graders for this and next school year. Urgent Academy extends URGENT’s 30 legacy and marks an exciting chapter in our journey. The genesis of Urgent Academy was fueled by a compelling need to redefine educational paradigms. We recognized the growing gap between what traditional schools offer and what our students need – relevance, a sense of belonging, and platforms for expressing their unique selves. Urgent Academy was born out of the urgency to bridge this gap, to create a learning environment where creativity isn't just encouraged; it's the curriculum's cornerstone.
TESTIMONIALS
"I just wanted to take the time to thank you. Every day my daughter comes home excited to share how her day at camp was, and she absolutely adores her camp counselors! From the arts and crafts projects, to the weekly
fieldtrips and water play, I know that she is enjoying her summer.”
Andrea G..
YES! Camp for Girls
"I will miss you after high school and thanks for everything throughout these two years especially when I was given the opportunity to get an internship. You have always been a true role model in my life, and it was a blessing to be a part of Rites of Passage."
Marie J.C.
Rites of Passage Media Project
“The FACE program taught me how
to become more responsible and
taught me values no other internship
I've been in has done.”