A Path to Promise

To Teach. To Empower. To Love.

Creating holistic, Christ-centered change in the lives of Cincinnati youth and their families — from birth through high school graduation.

19years serving Cincinnati
3,000+children mentored
5 yrsaverage time in program
30%of staff are program alumni
Our Mission

Working Towards a Brighter Future

Cincinnati Urban Promise seeks to create holistic change in the lives of youth and their families by meeting their physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs through a Christ-centered approach to education, empowerment, and loving relationships.

As a Christian Community Development organization, we use a Positive Youth Development model in every program — a catalyst that inspires youth and families to reach their goals and fulfill their potential.

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Programs

Support Across the Lifespan

Our programs begin at birth and walk alongside families through every stage of their children's growth.

Our Values

What Guides Us

Human Unity

In harmony with our Christ-centered approach, we facilitate unity across all barriers through love, mutual listening, and increased understanding.

Strong Relationships

We nurture loving, supportive, long-term mentoring relationships that build a stronger community.

Empowered Youth

We envision young people who take control and responsibility for their own development.

Wholistic Support

We equip youth and families to succeed in every area of life: spiritual, emotional, physical, and academic.

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Our Impact

Results That Last Generations

  • More than 3,000 children have received long-term mentoring and high-quality educational support over 19 years.
  • Students stay in our programs an average of 5 years.
  • 30% of our staff grew up in our programs and returned to give back to the next generation.
  • CUP meets or exceeds its goals on the Measurable Results Assessment, with continuous improvement in student leadership.
Read the 2024–2025 Impact Report

Join Us in Bringing Change

Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or join our team, you become part of a path to promise for Cincinnati's youth.