Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development

Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development A grassroots organization that provides educational and enriching after-school programs for at-risk kids in locations where the kids reside.

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Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development (UCP) is a grassroots non-profit organization that provides a unique after-school program: VIC’s (Very Important Children’s) Place has two locations in low-income housing neighborhoods that have been identified as high-risk areas for gangs and drugs by the Upland Police Department. Now in its 19th year, our program provides a safe and structured

environment for kids to do their homework, get tutoring services, and participate in recreational and learning opportunities during the crucial after-school hours when many kids may otherwise involve themselves in various forms of risky behaviors or delinquency. The rationale for placing these centers in local neighborhoods is to serve the many children who are unable to participate in school-based or other off-site after-school activities because of economic, social, and transportation issues. Research shows that most children get into trouble during these critical after school hours. VIC’s Place provides an alternative safety net location for homework help and fun, educational activities.

VIC’s kids had a holiday surprise, thanks to a coordinated effort by the Upland skateboarders community. VIC’s kids at b...
01/20/2020

VIC’s kids had a holiday surprise, thanks to a coordinated effort by the Upland skateboarders community. VIC’s kids at both UCP after school sites received their own skateboards and helmets, which they assembled and decorated with decals with help from pro skateboarder Steve Alba and Upland resident Dylan White, the event’s coordinator. Other supporters of this generous gift include the Hoffman family, the Historic Downtown Upland Merchant Association, Moore Electric of Rancho Cucamonga and Empire Skates of Upland.

Turning art into edibles. Kathy Cooper, an educator, city and school district employee and master baker, magically trans...
11/11/2019

Turning art into edibles. Kathy Cooper, an educator, city and school district employee and master baker, magically transformed VIC’s kids’ artwork into beautiful shortbread cookies for the UCP spaghetti dinner held Saturday, November 2. Cookies were sold to raise money for after-school programs.

A happy crowd of UCP supporters enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, raffle prizes, live and silent auction items and special han...
11/11/2019

A happy crowd of UCP supporters enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, raffle prizes, live and silent auction items and special hand-made cookies in support of free after-school enrichment programs for Upland school kids. ALL proceeds are used for programs, supplies, snacks, books, and fun! Staff who work with school kids every afternoon received special recognition and certificates of appreciation.

Vic's Place recently hosted an open house with pizza, fruit, veggies, cheese, cupcakes and drinks. Vic's kids who attend...
09/30/2019

Vic's Place recently hosted an open house with pizza, fruit, veggies, cheese, cupcakes and drinks. Vic's kids who attend our after-school program were joined by parents and siblings, community members, Upland school board members, Upland School District Superintendent Nancy Kelly, UCP board members, and Upland School District staff. New Chrome Books were also brought online during the open house.

Amazing art by Vic's kids.
09/30/2019

Amazing art by Vic's kids.

Hey kids! Vic’s Place after-school program starts tomorrow, September 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 717 W. Ninth Street, Unit #3 in...
09/02/2019

Hey kids! Vic’s Place after-school program starts tomorrow, September 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 717 W. Ninth Street, Unit #3 in Upland. Vic’s Place has undergone a makeover during the summer break, so drop in for homework help, games, activities, healthy snacks, and fun! Upland Housing Authority’s after-school program will begin September, 9. No registration necessary for either location. See you soon!

Hey kids! Upland schools are back in session and so is the newly remodeled Vic's Place, starting tomorrow, September 3, ...
09/02/2019

Hey kids! Upland schools are back in session and so is the newly remodeled Vic's Place, starting tomorrow, September 3, 2:30-5:30 pm. Drop in for homework help, activities, reading, games and after-school snacks. Upland Housing Authority after-school program will resume September 9. No registration necessary.

Vic's Place is getting a makeover. Thanks to the Upland Recreation Services Department, we have new turf in our backyard...
07/21/2019

Vic's Place is getting a makeover. Thanks to the Upland Recreation Services Department, we have new turf in our backyard. We will also be painting, cleaning, and sorting out supplies so that we're ready for the new school year.

07/21/2019

Remember to Smile for Vic's Kids on smile.amazon.com. Upland Community Partnership receives a small donation for each purchase!

Smile for VIC's kids. If you're an Amazon shopper, go to smile.amazon.com and select Upland Community Partnership as you...
12/04/2018

Smile for VIC's kids. If you're an Amazon shopper, go to smile.amazon.com and select Upland Community Partnership as your charity. A small portion of each purchase is donated to VIC's kids. Every purchase counts!

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Upland, CA
91785

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(909) 544-7382

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