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From the President
Dear Friends:
As we begin our 15th year of providing technological resources and educational curriculum to low-income communities to help bridge the digital and achievement gaps, we reflect on the successes that we have had because of your support and the many challenges that still need to be addressed.
We believe that technology is crucial in preparing individuals for jobs and career opportunities in the 21st century and to ensure the financial viability of our institutions. We do this through our range of educational programs for youth and adults, as well as by providing professional development of teachers and technological support to schools and community-based organizations throughout the United States.
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Urban Tech Honors Community Leaders at its Annual Gala
On June 22, Urban Tech paid tribute to Ambassador Carl Spielvogel for his lifetime of public service at our 2010 Gala Dinner. The incomparable Patti LaBelle received the 2010 Humanitarian Award.
Proceeds from the gala work to expand our “Adopt-a-School Program", offering individuals and corporations the opportunity to personally connect with schools and have a significant impact on the education of our youth!
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Elton John AIDS Foundation Continues Partnership
to Expand Health and HIV / AIDS Awareness
Program experiences continued growth across New York City
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Sir Elton John cites his foundation and Urban Tech's innovative partnership at the Bio International Conference, 2009.
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Since 2007, Urban Tech has partnered with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to bring awareness and prevention of sexually-transmitted diseases to schools in New York City to stem the alarming spread of these diseases among minority youth. The Foundation's generous funding has allowed Urban Tech to increase its reach from 11 schools in Harlem 2007-08, to 40 schools and approximately 6,000 students in Central Harlem and Bushwick in 2008-09. Close to 50 schools and 10,000 students participated in 2009-10.
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Youth Leadership Academy Targets Childhood Obesity
Get Healthy, Get Smart! Continues its Expansion
Urban Tech is dedicated to removing the barriers that our young people face today in achieving their academic goals and becoming healthy, self-fulfilled adults. In Central Harlem, an alarming 28% of children are obese, causing an increase in cases of diabetes, hypertension and cancer. These diseases are costly to treat and diminish the lives of our children, interrupting their education and social and emotional development.
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Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation and Urban Tech Join for After School Program
Urban Tech is pleased to announce a partnership with Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation, which will provide Urban Tech's Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) as part of a comprehensive after-school program in four Turn 2 Foundation-sponsored New York City Parks and Recreation Centers in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx.
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New Intern Joins Urban Tech Team
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Urban Tech welcomes
Joshelle Wright to the team. |
Upon graduating Cum Laude from Nassau County Community College, honors graduate Joshelle Wright joined the Urban Tech team in May 2010 to assist with its gala operation support, and general office management.
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Urban Tech in the News
Check out the latest news on Urban Tech and see what the media is buzzing about its many accomplishments!
New York Times, June 17, 2010: Nicholas Kristof Op Ed |
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Contribute to Adopt-a-School
Another successful year of our Adopt-a-School program is under way. Across the country, individuals and corporations give directly to a local school and see immediate results from their investment. The program is proven to improve reading, writing and math scores and increase school attendance and graduation rates.
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Urban Tech Expands VITA Capacity in 50 Centers for 2010 Tax Season
$34 Million in Tax Credits and Refunds for Low Income Communities
Urban Tech is thrilled to announce that it will once again partner with the Department of Justice’s Weed & Seed communities and the IRS to expand capacity in 50 sites.The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) allows individuals from the most vulnerable low-income communities access to their tax refunds in as few as 10 days, and teaches budgeting, managing money wisely and the value of saving and investing for the future.
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Urban Tech President
Appointed to NYS
Hospital Review and
Planning Council
Pat Bransford was appointed by Governor David Paterson in July 2008 with the advice and consent of the Senate as one
of 31 members of the State Hospital Review and Planning Council.
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Urban Tech Thanks its 2010 Gala Supporters
Urban Tech would like to thank the many individuals and corporations for their support of our 2010 Gala.
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