THE URBAN VILLAGE INC

Heal programs: given the realities of violence and displacement our community has faced, we believe creating opportunities for youth to engage with and heal from past and present traumas/hurts/ injustices are necessary for a more robust and sustainable launch. This is why we offer heal programs known as asian youth outreach (ayo) and urban village outdoors. In an effort to provide a hopeful alternative for struggling youth, the urban village has partnered with members of our community to create and grow the asian youth outreach (ayo) initiative. This program recognizes and addresses the issues of gang violence, truancy, and chemical dependency by providing consistent one to one culturally relevant mentorship and group facilitation for our youth. Our second heal program is the urban village outdoors which takes place in the boundary waters and at various state parks where rock climbing is accessible. We see getting outdoors as of paramount importance for youth, fostering physical, mental, and emotionalwell-being. Ln an era dominated by digital technology and urbanization, engaging with our indigenous roots in nature provides a vital antidote to our screen-centric culture.