Urban Upbound NYC·May 7From OSHA Training to Project Manager: Marvin Mangroo’s Success StoryMarvin Mangroo joined Urban Upbound in March 2025 through the organization’s OSHA/SST training program, facilitated by Mario Marroquin…
Urban Upbound NYC·May 6Against All Odds: Darlene’s Path to a Full-Ride at NYU Through Urban Upbound College Access ProgramDarlene Almonte, a first-generation college student from the Queensbridge Houses, faced extraordinary challenges throughout high school…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 20From Queens to Cornell University: Class of 2026 Graduate Reflects on Urban Upbound’s Support…Ines Zarouri, a senior at the Academy of American Studies in Queens, NY describes her senior year as a “snowball effect,” but in the best…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 20Urban Upbound’s Class of 2026 Gearing Up for College: “No Matter the Circumstances, We All Have a…Kevin Tenecela, a senior at Information Technology High School in Queens, NY, describes his final year as a “roller coaster” filled with…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 17Urban Upbound: A Place Where Community, Care and Opportunity Come Together.Ms. LaTanya Hendricks recently joined us at Urban Upbound’s Women’s Day celebration, where her gentle presence and kind spirit left a…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 16Urban Upbound Provides Meaningful and Memorable Experiences: “I Suprised Myself”Ms. Tisha Paige’s journey with Urban Upbound began with a simple visit to our East Harlem location for tax preparation but it quickly…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 16Urban Upbound Continues to Create Spaces Where Individuals Feel Seen, Supported and ConnectedSince joining Urban Upbound in 2024, Ms. Carrie Andino has become a valued and uplifting presence within our community. Known for her warm…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 13Global Collaboration in Action: Urban Upbound’s 48-Hour ChallengeBusiness Innovation consultants Stephen and Nelly from Urban Upbound’s Business Innovation team recently had the opportunity to collaborate…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 6Urban Upbound’s Free Tax Prep Program Helps Clients Maximize Refunds and Build TrustFor many New Yorkers, filing taxes can be an expensive and uncertain process. For William Monk, that was his reality until he discovered…
Urban Upbound NYC·Apr 6“I’m Grateful for Everything They’ve Done.”As tax season approaches each year, many New Yorkers face uncertainty, stress, and confusion when it comes to filing their taxes. For…
