Give to Urban Vision

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Your gift will empower the work of the Gospel in North Hill Akron by reaching unchurched cultures, developing future leaders, and investing in the community. All donations between now and December 31 will be doubled (up to $175,000)!

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November 1–December 31

Matching Challenge

To help kickstart the campaign, a group of generous donors have agreed to match every dollar donated in November and December up to $175,000*.

*Excludes grants, material donations and other non-donor gifts.

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$3,752 of $175,000

Updated on November 7, 2025

Developing Leaders

We passionately commit to develop and empower our students to become world-changing, Spirit-filled ambassadors of God’s presence in North Hill as if our future depends on it, because it does.

Set on Success

Help K–5th graders thrive! Support our after-school program, where students receive 400+ hours annually including academic support, physical activity, and a nutritious meal. Learn More

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Servant Leadership Team

Empower 6th–12th graders to lead and grow! Support our after-school program, where students participate in 400+ hours of academic enrichment, service, and leadership development each year. Learn More

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On Your Mark

Give preschoolers a strong start! On Your Mark prepares 3–5 year-olds for kindergarten through multicultural learning, classroom readiness, and English language skills. Learn More

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Proclaiming Jesus

We declare with our words and lives the hope found in Jesus Christ. He is our everything, and we invite all to come and see Jesus, for He is Alive!

Kids’ Club

Support outreach efforts focused on preparing the hearts of K-5th graders in our neighborhood to know and love the Lord. Students enjoy meals, games, and stories. Learn More

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STEP

Help teens grow in faith! STEP empowers 6–12th graders to take their next step toward Christ through weekly outreach, mentorship, and meaningful conversations. Learn More

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Neighborhood Outreach

Empower the outreach team to have intentional Gospel conversations with the different unchurched cultures that now call Akron’s North Hill home.

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Living In Community

Living in community is not optional for us. So, we love, listen, and learn with all our North Hill neighbors because we are family.

Support Staff

Support our team as they reach out to the members of our community with the Gospel message and a hand up. Learn More

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Interns

Help offer our students vocational experience and professional training as they learn how to receive a paycheck and work on a schedule.

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Facility & Grounds Upkeep

Create opportunities for our facility and grounds to reflect the ever-growing needs of our community.

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Help Us Reach Our December 31 Goal

Only 2 days remaining!

Matching Challenge: Every one of your dollars given in November and December is doubled (up to $190,000)! And every monthly pledge made will have its first 12 payments count towards the match.

Watch the Matching Challenge Announcment

Goal: $530,000

Last updated on December 30, 2024

In-Kind Donations

Organize a drive with your group by collecting items for our Dignity Stores or make a donation by purchasing items through our Amazon Wishlist.

School Dignity Store Wishlist SOS Wishlist Christmas Store Wishlist

Other Ways to Give

Planned & Complex Giving Donations

In His Steps (IHS) Foundation can help you turn your most complex assets into a donation that empowers Urban Vision. They take on the responsibility of walking you through giving gifts such as

Real Estate
Life Insurance or other policies
Public and Private Stock
Vehicles, Boats, or other assets of value

IHS will also help you plan your estate or make a bequest to Urban Vision. This includes

Trusts
Annuities
Wills and Bequests

Interested in learning how to manage whatever God has given you?

Give to the Cornerstone Leadership Endowment

The Cornerstone Leadership Endowment funds how Urban Vision develops leaders in the neighborhood, such as internship opportunities or scholarships to summer camp. The In His Steps Foundation manages this fund and will generously match the first $10,000 given!

Contact

Rodney Matthews

Executive Director

rodney@urbanvisionministry.org

Help Us Reach Our Year-End Goal

Last updated on December 7, 2024

91%

Current: $479,941

Goal: $530,000

Matching Gift Challenge

Every one of your dollars given in November and December is doubled (up to $170,000)! And every monthly pledge made will have its first 12 payments count towards the match.

Only 0 days remaining!

Watch the Matching Challenge Announcment

Last updated on December 30, 2024