Urban Youth Kings and Queens (UYKQ): Difference between revisions

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Kids having fun and learning teamwork from Urban Youth Kings and Queens.

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

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-'''Urban Youth Kings & Queens Inc.''' was founded December 12, 2016 by Haneef Hill. His vision was to stabilize and strengthen children in the community through productive programming while improving the living experiences of the youth he served. Hill 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.
+'''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.
-With great leadership and a vision, Urban Youth Kings & Queens Inc. has its plate full while continuously searching for ways to bridge the gap between dropout rates, college education, and poverty.  UYKQ will continue to develop successful programming opportunities that collectively unites '''sports, recreation and educational programs''' while making an impact in the communities it serves. From the words of our CEO, "developing Student Athletes is the Key. All our participants will understand the importance of not only being competitive on the playing field, but also being competitive in life".
 ''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.urbanyouthkq.com/history Our History] page.
 ==In The News==
-*[http://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/philly-nonprofit-opens-safe-workspace-for-students Philly nonprofit opens safe workspace for students], KYW, August 9, 2020.
+*[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:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/UrbanYouthKQ/ @UrbanYouthKQ]
 *Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/urbanyouthkq/ @urbanyouthkq]
-*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://www.urbanyouthkq.com/employent Volunteer Application Form]
+*Programs:&nbsp;[https://www.urbanyouthkq.com/programs All Programs]
+*Volunteer:&nbsp;[https://www.urbanyouthkq.com/get-involved Get Involved]
-[[Category:Does-Youth_Development]]
+==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]]
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 [[Category:Teaches-Leadership]]
 [[Category:Using-Volunteers]]
-[[Category:Where-Olney]]
 [[Contact Email::info@uykq.org| ]]