The mission of Urban-Spirit is to empower people, communities, families, and individuals by means of the arts. Vested partners engage in humanitarian causes across the globe. Urban-Spirit evokes multidimensional artistic forms to impact social change. Causes include the erradication of poverty, drug addiction, H.I.V. AIDS, health disparities, educational & technological gaps...and more. Philanthropy includes but is not limited to direct support of local & national charitable organizations, an annual art scholarship and benefit, as well as student internships and exhibits.
SPONSORSHIP
In 2008, Urban-Spirit has supported the African-American High School Leadership Program, Eastmoor High School Athletic Program, The Girls to Pearls Rites of Passage Program; The Causey Foundation, a National Voter Registration Drive, a local school supply drive, an annual scholarship, promotion of 7 local student artists, and the sponsorship of digging two water wells in Africa. Urban-Spirit is a social justice leader among its peers. Artistry reflects passion for service, change, and empowerment. Its members and fellows are committed to Urban-Spirit's fostering ideals.
Organizations may apply for sponsorship by completing the attached Sponsorship Request Form. Requests should be received no later than 30 days prior to the event.
Sponsorship Request Form
SCHOLARSHIP
Urban-Spirit offers an annual Art Education scholarship to a qualifying student.
To donate to the Urban-Spirit Scholarship Fund please send your donation to P.O. Box 83313 Columbus Ohio 43203 to the attention of the SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
Urban-Spirit and the Urban-Spirit Coffee Shop provide annual internship opportunities to youth. Preferred candidates include those seeking careers in non-profit management, entrepreneurship, accounting, art & design, marketing, and policy leadership. In Summer 2008, Urban-Spirit provided 7 internship placements for Columbus City Schools students, employed 12 individuals directly from the community, and spearheaded a photo-journalism project with 9th grade students from the Ohio Dominican University Charles School.
The Urban-Spirit Internship Program is a highly competitive process. Interested candidates should send a resume, statement of interest, and cover letter to: P.O. Box 83313, Columbus, Ohio 43203 ATTN: INTERNSHIP/HR.
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