The following in-kind gifts and services would dramatically reduce our budget, allowing more of our dollars to provide for our programs and youth.
Need |
Description |
Annual Cost to UPI |
Laptop and desktop computers (preferably Macintosh), iPads, and printers |
All computers and related equipment have been donated. UrbanPromise International would like to offer our fellows and our ministries access to more updated and diverse technology to better prepare them for ministry. |
N / A |
Meals/groceries for 70 college-aged interns & fellows |
Three meals a day, seven days a week are provided to 20 summer interns and 50 academic year interns/fellows. |
$75,000 |
UPSEL academic curricula |
UrbanPromise International is constantly strengthening academic curricula for the UPSEL program. Access to books, lectures, classes, and professional speakers is critical to providing a solid learning environment for our fellows. |
$10,000 |
Gas to fuel vehicles |
UrbanPromise International vehicles are used to transport fellows to program(s) and home and on special trips/events. |
$8,000 |
Frequent-flyer miles |
UrbanPromise International covers the cost of fellows flying to Camden from around the world. Staff also travel to our ministries in Africa and Central America to offer support, resources, and encouragement. Frequent-flyer miles would help cut down on travel costs.
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N / A |
Vacation homes/getaways for staff |
UrbanPromise International staff work long hours with limited pay so that resources can be utilized for programming and the betterment of our youth. We would like to offer them benefits such as access to vacation homes and travel opportunities. |
N / A |
Office supplies and resources |
UrbanPromise International utilizes resources (e.g., copy paper, janitorial supplies, water coolers) to support both staff in the office and ministries around the world. |
$5,000 |
Counseling/therapy |
Partially provided by volunteers and local agencies such as Center for Family Services and Hispanic Family Center. |
N / A |
Legal/pro-bono work |
There are visa issues that come up when dealing with international students and ministries. |
N / A |