Testimonials

Uniqueness of UAC Programming : At this time there is no other organization in the Hampton Roads area that provides the same services as the Urban Arts Center of Center for Community Development INC. The UAC sits in a unique position as a division of a community development corporation. This position commits our focus to working for a better community, to willfully seek out, accept, and develop youth into potential college graduates as well as productive members of the community and society.

Golden memories and safe havens for youth and families is what the UAC of CCDI is all about, brighter todays and tomorrows.

“Before attending UAC Tabitha was headed straight for self-destruction. She thought that dealing, hanging out on the street all day and night, dropping out of school was the way to go…By attending UAC has taught her, responsibility respect and pride. She wants to finish school and go in to college.”
                                                                                                                    Tabitha's mother

At that time Tabitha was 15 years old. Today Tabitha is 19 working at a small business and training to be a Merchant Seaman.
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“I wish I could make a tape and show them at school. If they could see Brandon teaching this class they would not believe it. They only knew him to be a trouble maker.”
                                                                                                     Portsmouth School teacher

Brandon has been in UAC programs since he was nine. He is now 15 with his sights on going to college as a music major. He use to spend his free time running the streets. Now he belongs to his high school band, he is the drummer for his church choir, and works as a teaching assistant for the UAC.
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“I teach drum workshops all over the country. UAC is the best. You have trained them how to be good students!” It’s a pleasure working with them.”
                                                                                                      Visiting Drum Consultant

UAC programs and performances allow a broad section of accomplishments by the community, adults and children. It all adds up to a better tomorrow developing citizens that contribute to their specific communities, cities, Hampton Roads, and when traveling outside of this area working as good will ambassadors.