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DVULI The DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI) mission is to equip Christian leaders who serve urban youth with transformative leadership tools.

To learn more, go to DVULI.org.

05/29/2026

God Is For YOU!

DVULI Alumni & friends, NC1 2026 is upon us!

🎥 You are invited to join our morning worship & devotions, streaming live June 16-19 at 8:30 a.m.

NC1 devotions will feature Engedi Music and Ron Carter bringing a powerful teaching. ✝️

We hope you can make it so that we can re-engage with you virtually!

05/28/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS! DVULI is partnering with World Impact, DVULI, CCDA, UYWI, and Reframe Youth in a collaborative called CityCollective.

This FREE 4-part webinar series is for every urban youth worker whether you’re exhausted or not from caring for those in your community.

Stay grounded and effective for the long run. 🏁

Tune into the first webinar this Thursday, May 28 at 12 p.m. ET, led by Dr. Alvin Sanders, President & CEO of World Impact. He is covering Redemptive Poverty Work, and you don’t want to miss it!

🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/ZRjsRVb

🎉 Zhivonne Armstrong (Denver 2021) stepped into a new role at Colorado UpLift! After 3 years serving as a teacher and me...
05/27/2026

🎉 Zhivonne Armstrong (Denver 2021) stepped into a new role at Colorado UpLift! After 3 years serving as a teacher and mentor for the organization, she’s been promoted to Parent and Family Engagement Manager.

Zhivonne is responsible for building meaningful relationships among families, students, and the organization to develop both family and student success beyond the classroom.

“I look forward to engaging, equipping, and empowering parents and families to become active partners in the long-term impact and success of our students,” she stated.

Join us in celebrating and encouraging Zhivonne as she continues to empower Denver’s urban youth and the greater community.

05/22/2026

The fight to end youth violence continues! This month we spotlight Dominick Sanchez (Fresno 2023) and his courageous efforts to win back our youth who are susceptible to gang related and violent life choices.

Enjoy his story in the third installment of Modest & Mighty. 💪

🔈 Hear part of Dominick’s testimony below and discover more of his story here:
https://buff.ly/330IO4k

📜 Benita Hopkins (Oakland-SF Bay 2015) was recognized by the California State Assembly for her dedicated work in the fig...
05/20/2026

📜 Benita Hopkins (Oakland-SF Bay 2015) was recognized by the California State Assembly for her dedicated work in the fight against human trafficking—making outstanding contributions to the San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (SFCAHT).

When asked why she does this work, Benita reflected: “Where I live is one of the 13 major hotspots for trafficked youth and the average age of entry is very young for girls and boys…so, it's not an 'over there' problem, but right here too.”

👏 Join us in congratulating and encouraging Benita in her work to serve and empower vulnerable urban communities!

🚨 Urban ministry doesn’t clock out!The 3 a.m. crisis calls are real…so is the deep love you have for the community you s...
05/19/2026

🚨 Urban ministry doesn’t clock out!
The 3 a.m. crisis calls are real…so is the deep love you have for the community you serve.

But you weren’t meant to bear this alone, and you don't need to burn out.

📣 INTRODUCING the CityCollective Webinar Series!

This GROUNDBREAKING NATIONAL COLLABORATION between CCDA, DVULI, Reframe Youth, UYWI, and World Impact is offering a free 4-part webinar series built by urban practitioners!

🤝 This is not surface-level self-care, nor is it theory you’ll never use. CityCollective is giving away real frameworks to sustain your soul and your ministry in your neighborhood.

Walk with urban leaders across the country who get it and walk away with clarity, connections, and a fresh way forward.

🗓️ Starts: Thursday, May 28
📌 Topic: Redemptive Poverty Work led by Dr. Alvin Sanders of World Impact
🔗 Register here: citycollectiveseries.com

🍼 New Baby AlertHere’s celebrating another new addition to the DVULI extended family!Jenna Bautista-Mata (Phoenix 2017) ...
05/13/2026

🍼 New Baby Alert

Here’s celebrating another new addition to the DVULI extended family!

Jenna Bautista-Mata (Phoenix 2017) and her husband, Jacob, welcomed their second child, Benicio Cruz Mata, on March 6 of this year!

“He is the sweetest addition to our family,” Jenna reflects. Join us in congratulating her!

05/11/2026

🙏 DVULI family and friends, join us this Friday, May 15, for our Youth Violence Intervention Affinity Group.

Veteran youth worker Ray Nelson (Youth For Christ 2018) is well seasoned in this ministry context and will moderate this needed conversation.

Spring is here and with summer near, our youth need our help more than ever. ✝️

📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 1:00 p.m. Eastern
📍 Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/BYnuThd

05/08/2026

🥊 J Alexander (Louisville 2024) was featured in the Louisville news for providing a free six-week boxing program that he and other community leaders offered to kids ages 6–17, focused on fitness, discipline, self-awareness, and communication skills.

🎥: Louisville MetroTV

05/06/2026

🎉 The DVULI Class of 2027 is here!

We're excited to welcome new urban youth leaders from the following cities:
Atlanta
Houston
Pittsburgh
The Twin Cities

We are encouraged by this group and we ask that you join us in supporting them by lifting them up in prayer, as they embark on the journey toward Breakthrough.

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Grand Rapids, MI
49503

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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