Urban Resource Institute

🐾 Get ready for Pet Week on Capitol Hill! 🐾 Join Urban Resource Institute and our People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program as we celebrate the incredible impact pets have on our lives and highlight the importance of pet-friendly policies that enhance well-being for both people and pets. From September 9-13, tune in to this week-long event hosted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). We’re excited to unite industry leaders, the veterinary community, animal welfare advocates, and research organizations to share valuable insights on pet ownership in America. URI is proud to sponsor Pet Week on Capitol Hill. Don't miss out—visit www.PetNight.com to explore this year’s programming and add sessions to your calendar! #PetWeekonCapitolHill #HumanAnimalBond #PALS #AnimalWelfare

We’re incredibly grateful for our long-standing partnership with the Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies to the youth in one of our domestic violence shelters will make a lasting impact. This support ensures that these young students can start the school year with confidence and hope. Together, we continue to build a brighter future. A special thank you to #MetroManhattanLinks member Dr. Lisa Ross for her ongoing support and dedication, and for connecting URI with this incredible group of supporters. #CommunitySupport #DVPrevention #StrongerTogether

As summer winds down, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of students in our Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Summer Peer Leadership Program. These young leaders have developed powerful projects that will shape the RAPP curriculum on healthy relationships in their schools. Through this program, they’ve gained not just professional skills, but also the confidence to become advocates against relationship abuse among their peers. A heartfelt thank you to our URI RAPP Coordinators and Early RAPP Peer Leaders for their unwavering mentorship. Together, we’re empowering youth to lead the way toward safer, healthier communities. Learn more about how we’re making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gBuGAzp #TeenDatingViolence #RelationshipAbuse #DomesticViolence #HealthyRelationships #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment

Urban Resource Institute is thrilled to welcome Patricia Arroyo as the new Program Director of Hope House, one of our key domestic violence shelters. Patricia’s journey in social work is a testament to the power of compassion and resilience. From her early days in Head Start programs to her relentless dedication to empowering families, she has been a guiding light for countless lives. Now, she’s bringing that same unwavering commitment to URI. In her new role, Patricia will ensure that Hope House remains a sanctuary of safety, healing, and strength for survivors of domestic violence. Her innovative vision will be vital in continuing our mission to uplift and empower those who need it most. Please join us in welcoming Patricia to URI and read more about her impactful journey here: https://bit.ly/3Z1ySWJ #Leadership #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Empowerment #HopeHouse

🎉 Exciting News from URI’s Fab Lab! 🎉 We're thrilled to present the capstone exhibition for the ReMaking Our City Summer Youth Program, part of our Economic Empowerment Program. Over the last six weeks, our students have explored social justice issues in NYC, creating innovative, design-based solutions that aim to drive real change in their communities. We hosted a special kickoff reception to celebrate the incredible work of these talented young designers. Now, we invite you to experience their creativity and passion firsthand! 📍 Visit the exhibition today at the AHL Foundation (2605 Frederick Douglass Blvd, NY 10030) from 12 - 6PM. Come witness youth-led change in action. You won’t want to miss the inspiring projects these students have brought to life! #YouthEmpowerment #SocialJustice #NYC #URI #FabLab #CommunityChange #EconomicEmpowerment #LinkedIn

🌟 We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of our RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program) Summer Leadership Program, where students are being empowered to lead and advocate for healthy relationships. Recently, 18 of our Peer Leaders collaborated with URI’s Abusive Partner Intervention Program (APIP) on a unique visual project. Drawing inspiration from APIP’s "therapeutic journey" themes, these students created artwork that now greets everyone who enters the APIP office, symbolizing safety and inclusion. A special thank you to our dedicated coordinators—Jahan, Erica, Kenyan, and Sherry—who made this project possible. This collaboration is a testament to the power of youth leadership and creativity in fostering positive change. 💜 Discover more about our impactful work and join us in building a safer future. urinyc.org #TeenDatingViolence #RelationshipAbuse #DomesticViolence #IPV #HealthyRelationships

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angel Guzman as the new Program Director at Family Pathways, a facility dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. Angel’s extensive experience in social services and mental health care, most recently as the Director of Clinical Services at URI, has been instrumental in enhancing the well-being of survivors and their families. Angel’s journey at URI is a testament to his leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference. Join us in congratulating Angel on his new role and read more about his vision for Family Pathways in our press release! https://lnkd.in/eQCCK2aw #Leadership #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Nonprofit #MentalHealth

URI is committed to inspiring the next generation of leaders. Our Remaking Our City Speakers Series recently featured Bennett D. Bennett, Cultural Strategy Director at GUT and Co-Founder of 600 & Rising. Bennett shared his powerful journey in the advertising industry, including his work on Google’s Super Bowl commercial highlighting the “Real Tone” photography feature, a project emphasizing inclusion and representation for people of color. We're proud to offer platforms where youth can engage with such impactful voices. The URI Fabrication (Fab) Lab, as part of our Economic Empowerment Program, is an incubator of innovation, creativity, and high-tech job training for our youth clients. Discover how you can support this important program: bit.ly/42IZmft #EconomicEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment #SocialJustice #Leadership #Inclusion #Innovation

🌍 International Youth Day Spotlight! 🌍 As the largest domestic violence shelter provider in the U.S., Urban Resource Institute (URI) houses over 3,700 individuals nightly across 24 NYC shelters—more than 65% are children. Today, on #InternationalYouthDay, we recognize the challenges our youth face and celebrate their resilience in breaking cycles of violence, homelessness, and poverty. Our Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) and Early RAPP educate nearly 40,000 teens and preteens on healthy relationships and preventing abuse. This summer, our Peer Leadership program empowers youth to drive change in their communities. Aligned with this year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” our URI Fab Lab is a hub of innovation. Through our “ReMaking Our City” summer program, students are addressing urban inequities and designing solutions for a sustainable, just future. Youth are the future, and we’re proud to support their journey toward a safer, more equitable world. Join us in celebrating their strength and potential! 👉 Learn more: urinyc.org #YouthPower #SustainableFuture

This week, students in our Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Summer Leadership Program participated in the Teen Voices Festival, hosted in collaboration with the The New York Public Library. Peer Leaders engaged in writing and art workshops, signed up for library cards, and explored a Virtual Reality experience. They also received coaching on college, careers, and advocacy, and were inspired by a keynote speech from Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks. RAPP Coordinators and Peer Leaders also connected with organizations such as the Museum of the Moving Image, 92nd Street Y, Girls Write Now, The Door - A Center of Alternatives, ArtsConnection, and the actress and teaching artist Kerry W. It was a day filled with learning, networking, and building lasting relationships that will shape the upcoming school year. Discover more about RAPP: bit.ly/48tHaHF #YouthLeadership #TeenVoices #NYPL #DVPrevention #Education #Collaboration #HealthyRelationships