Blog
Explore past articles, success stories, and updates from UEI. Our blog shares the impact of our work, the voices of our young men, and the journey toward brighter futures.
Latest Articles
Changing the View Changes the Future: Why Exposure Matters for At-Risk Young Men
Sometimes, all it takes is seeing something different to believe something different is possible. For too many young men growing up in underserved communities, their world can feel painfully small. Their daily environment may be shaped by survival, instability, and...
Why Impacting the Life of a Young Man Matters Now More Than Ever
In today’s world, young men—especially those from underserved communities—are growing up in an environment filled with both...
Urban Enrichment Institute Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
The Urban Enrichment Institute (UEI) appoints four new board members including a new board secretary and treasurer. HOUSTON,...
UEI Announces New Board Chairman
The Urban Enrichment Institute has announced that Tolu Opeloye, President and CEO of Amazon Health Services, will be the new...
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
