Develop healthy leaders
Cohort-based training builds a foundation for sustainable leadership and ministry.
URBAN YOUTH WORKERS INSTITUTE
Stronger leaders.
Brighter futures.
Every young person needs someone who shows up. We equip urban youth workers with the training, tools and community to be that person.
ROOTED IN FAITH. BUILT FOR COMMUNITY.
Develop leaders.Equip youth workers.Strengthen communities.
WHO WE ARE
Invest in a leader.
Reach a generation.
We are a Christian leadership development organization serving the people who serve urban youth.
Our mission is to develop urban youth workers so young people have the leaders and role models to grow in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We bring practical learning and a community of peers into the everyday work of ministry.
Our mission & story →OUR WORK
Training. Connection.
Lasting support.
Explore our programs →Build real community
Local networks make space for youth workers to connect, care and collaborate.
Bring faith into everyday life
Practical resources help leaders guide young people with intention and care.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Stand behind
the people who lead.
Choose an area of our work that matters to you. Together, we can equip leaders who walk alongside urban youth.
01Training · Leadership
Certification Pathway
Cohort-based development helps urban youth workers grow in personal, team and strategic leadership.
Support the training and facilitation behind the leadership pathway.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Certification ↗How your support is usedRefund information02Faith · Whole-person care
Whole Life Discipleship
A holistic framework helps leaders connect faith with the emotional, physical, social and spiritual lives of young people.
Support discipleship training and practical tools for youth ministry.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Whole Life Discipleship ↗How your support is usedRefund information03Community · Connection
Fuel Networks
Local networks bring youth workers together for connection, mutual care and collaboration in their cities.
Support gatherings, shared resources and relationships among urban leaders.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Fuel Networks ↗How your support is usedRefund information04Coaching · Capacity
Leadership Coaching
Focused coaching helps leaders and youth-serving organizations strengthen their approach to leadership and ministry.
Support coaching that develops personal and organizational capacity.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Leadership Coaching ↗How your support is usedRefund information05Learning · Resources
Training & Resources
Learning resources, podcasts and ministry content help youth workers continue developing in their everyday context.
Support the development and sharing of useful leadership resources.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Training & Resources ↗How your support is usedRefund information06Mission · General support
General Support
Flexible support helps UYWI sustain its programs, resources, operations and mission-related work.
Support the organization wherever needs are greatest across its mission.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)Voluntary support · USDContact our team to arrange your contribution
Support Our Mission ↗How your support is usedRefund informationThese areas reflect UYWI’s work. Program-specific gift designations require confirmation from our team before payment. See our Contribution Policy or contact info@uywi.org.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Behind every youth worker
is a community that believes.
Your generosity helps sustain the training, relationships and resources leaders need to keep serving. Supporting UYWI is an investment in the people who walk with young people, day after day.
Our approach to contributions →LEARNING & RESOURCES
Keep growing.
Keep showing up.
Explore the learning areas that shape our work—from personal leadership to whole-life discipleship and peer collaboration.
Explore resource topics →SUGGESTED GIVING
Choose the impact
you want to support.
These giving levels illustrate how support can contribute to leadership development.
Digital resources
Help make practical learning tools available to urban youth workers.
Explore this area →Leadership coaching
Help leaders address challenges and grow their capacity to serve.
Explore this area →Leadership foundations
Support training that develops personal leadership and resilience.
Explore this area →Ministry development
Support the skills and strategic thinking behind effective youth ministry.
Explore this area →Suggested amounts in USD. These are voluntary contributions, not program fees or a promise of a specific outcome. Confirm the amount, purpose and billing frequency before making a payment.
URBAN ALLY · MONTHLY PARTNERSHIP
Show up for leaders.
Month after month.
Consistent generosity supports the people serving urban youth through Gospel-centered leadership development.
MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION
$25 / month
Begin a consistent commitment to the development of urban leaders.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)USD · $25 · Recurs monthly if authorizedContact our team about monthly giving
Arrange $25 monthly ↗Monthly giving termsCancellation informationMONTHLY CONTRIBUTION
$150 / month
Help sustain learning, practical resources and support for youth workers.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)USD · $150 · Recurs monthly if authorizedContact our team about monthly giving
Arrange $150 monthly ↗Monthly giving termsCancellation informationMONTHLY CONTRIBUTION
$300 / month
Strengthen ongoing leadership development and ministry capacity.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)USD · $300 · Recurs monthly if authorizedContact our team about monthly giving
Arrange $300 monthly ↗Monthly giving termsCancellation informationMONTHLY CONTRIBUTION
$450 / month
Make a deeper monthly commitment to UYWI’s mission and the leaders it serves.
Recipient: Hispanic Ministry Center, Inc. (UYWI)USD · $450 · Recurs monthly if authorizedContact our team about monthly giving
Arrange $450 monthly ↗Monthly giving termsCancellation informationUrban Ally is voluntary recurring support, not membership dues. Choosing an option here does not start a charge. Contact our team to arrange monthly giving and confirm your payment schedule.
Learn about Urban Ally →FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Generosity deserves
clear information.
Read the organization’s financial statements and IRS Form 990, available directly on this website.
View financial documents →Giving questions? Contact lindsay@uywi.org.