NEW URBAN ARTS

"We are grounded in the belief that in order to fulfill the promise of our democracy, all young people, no matter their place in society, should have the opportunity to become more creative and independent thinkers"

New Urban Arts is committed to serving low-income youth particularly urban high school students. The nonprofit organization located in the heart of Providence encourages students to develop creative practices which allow them to become more imaginative, and active, community members. New Urban Arts web section on "impact" explicitly illustrates the type of student body population it serves. "94% of our students are from five ZIP Codes; 02904, 09205, 02907, 02908, and 02909 where collectively the poverty rate for families with kids is 34%, almost twice the national average."
According to the Community Lifestyle and Demographic Information (Esri), the median income in the zip code of 02909 is $33,525 which is very low compared to the other zip code areas. These residents consist of new arrivals, new families, embarking new careers, and learning a new language. As a 02909 long-term resident and a youth worker whom works at the neighborhood elementary school, I can certainly say these statistics are true. Many of these families are Latinx immigrants desperately fighting to a better life for their loved ones. It is painful to do comparisons from other cities such as East Providence. The demographics shows how 02909 is right under the poverty line.