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Empowering Boys. Building Futures.

The Urban Enrichment Institute is built to serve economically distressed neighborhoods to overcome the urban problems of gang violence, drug abuse, high teen pregnancy rates, school dropout and crime.

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Our Mission is Visible in the Lives of the Students and Families We Serve

“The transformation I’ve seen in students through UEI is inspiring. They leave prepared and motivated for success.”

– Mr. Williams, Teacher

Our Programs

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Our programs provide a comprehensive approach to youth development, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and personal enrichment. Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and corporate sponsors, we have created a supportive network that uplifts and empowers young men in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward.

Our Impact

We’re proud of the impact we’ve made and the lives we’ve changed, but we’re excited for our three year strategic plan to expand our impact and outreach to transform even more young lives.

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We’ve served 215 middle and high school students comprised of 55% middle school and 45% high school students

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Funds raised to date to help us further our mission to impact the lives of young men in the communities we serve.

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Founded over 40 years ago. UEI has expanded to serve multiple school districts and communities.

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Focused on 4 core areas: Academic Support, Leadership Training, Career Readiness, and Life Skills Development

About Urban Enrichment Institute

Empowering At-Risk Boys during Adolescence

“Before UEI, I struggled in school and had no direction. With the mentorship and leadership training, I graduated with honors and secured a full scholarship to college.”
– Jamal R., UEI Graduate

Empowering At-Risk Boys During Adolescence

UEI works on a holistic approach to youth development beyond just tutoring or mentoring. UEI programs are designed to empower young men, nurture their potential, and pave the way for a brighter future.

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Across the US we have

Partnered with universities

Hosted a college tours to Atlanta, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Washington DC and sponsored a college fair with the following universities: Morehouse, Georgia Tech, Clark-Atlanta, Georgia State, and the University of Texas.

Created Corporate collaborations

We’ve collaborated with companies like Burns & McDonnell, ChevronPhillips Chemical, and Latham & Watkins for career and workforce readiness workshops.

Participated in STEM programs

Through programs like Tech Tank, Texas A&M 4-H AgriLife, and Urban STEM D-Code Camps, young men gained hands-on experience in computer rebuilding, robotics, agriculture, and coding.

What Our Students' Say

“If it wasn’t for UEI, I don’t know where I’d be. I was surrounded by the streets, and it would’ve been easy to go down the wrong path. But UEI gave me something I didn’t know I needed—people who believed in me, pushed me, and showed me a different future. I stayed out of the streets, completed the leadership program, and now I run my own business. They helped me see my worth, and that changed everything.”

Derrick T., Former UEI Participant

Join us in making a lasting impact—donate, volunteer, or spread the word!"

We are on a mission to transform lives through education, and with your support, we can continue empowering young men in the Fifth Ward Community. Get involved as a volunteer or mentor and make an impact with your time and expertise.