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<big>{{toplink|url=http://www.urbanyouthkq.com/|name=urbanyouthkq.com}}</big>[[File:UrbanYouthKingsAndQueens.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Kids having fun and learning teamwork from Urban Youth Kings and Queens.]]<big><blockquote>''Empowering Philadelphia's Future''</blockquote></big> | |||
'''Urban Youth Kings & Queens''' Inc. was founded December 12, 2016 by Haneef Hill. His vision was to stabilize and '''strengthening children in the community through productive programming while improving the living experiences of the youth''' he served. Raised in the Northwest section of the city, Haneef developed the organization as a streamline for him to give back to his community while understanding the importance of community programs, and providing adequate opportunities to youth. In 2019 Haneef was awarded the Edgar A. Baker Award by EMAN. | |||
''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.urbanyouthkq.com/history Our History] page. | |||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
*[http:// | *[https://resolvephilly.org/gih/baseball-documentary/ Youth baseball leaders look to spark more conversations around the sport using their newest documentary as a vehicle], Resolve Philly, March 28, 2025. | ||
*[https://resolvephilly.org/gih/from-vision-to-victory-haneef-hills-youth-sports-organization-continues-to-evolve-and-expand/ From vision to victory: Haneef Hill’s youth sports organization continues to evolve and expand], Chestnut Hill Local, Septembber 9, 2024. | |||
*[http://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/nonprofit-celebrates-anniversary-keeping-kids-off-streets Nonprofit celebrates 5 years of keeping kids off streets through sports, educational programs], KYW, December 12, 2021. | |||
*[http://chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/a-new-youth-baseball-program-rises-in-germantown,16979 A new youth baseball program rises in Germantown], Chestnut Hill Local, April 2, 2021. | |||
==Info== | |||
*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/UrbanYouthKQ/ @UrbanYouthKQ] | |||
*Instagram: [http://www.instagram.com/urbanyouthkq/ @urbanyouthkq] | |||
*Programs: [https://www.urbanyouthkq.com/programs All Programs] | |||
*Volunteer: [https://www.urbanyouthkq.com/get-involved Get Involved] | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club (CHYSC)]] | |||
[[Category:Does-Youth_Development]] [[Category:Does-Youth_Sports]] | |||
[[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]] [[Category:Is-Youth_Sports_Program]] | |||
[[Category:Issue-Leadership]] | |||
[[Category:Serves-Youth]] | |||
[[Category:Teaches-Leadership]] | |||
[[Category:Using-Volunteers]] | |||
[[Contact Email::info@uykq.org| ]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:20, 16 September 2025
Empowering Philadelphia's Future
Urban Youth Kings & Queens Inc. was founded December 12, 2016 by Haneef Hill. His vision was to stabilize and strengthening children in the community through productive programming while improving the living experiences of the youth he served. Raised in the Northwest section of the city, Haneef developed the organization as a streamline for him to give back to his community while understanding the importance of community programs, and providing adequate opportunities to youth. In 2019 Haneef was awarded the Edgar A. Baker Award by EMAN.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our History page.
In The News
- Youth baseball leaders look to spark more conversations around the sport using their newest documentary as a vehicle, Resolve Philly, March 28, 2025.
- From vision to victory: Haneef Hill’s youth sports organization continues to evolve and expand, Chestnut Hill Local, Septembber 9, 2024.
- Nonprofit celebrates 5 years of keeping kids off streets through sports, educational programs, KYW, December 12, 2021.
- A new youth baseball program rises in Germantown, Chestnut Hill Local, April 2, 2021.
Info
- Facebook: @UrbanYouthKQ
- Instagram: @urbanyouthkq
- Programs: All Programs
- Volunteer: Get Involved