Urban Dove & UD Team Charter Schools

Last week, Urban Dove hosted the 2026 Corporate Softball Challenge at the Great Lawn in Central Park, bringing together corporate partners, alumni, staff, students, and supporters for a day of teamwork, community, and friendly competition.

Congratulations to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), our 2026 champions, and Ernst & Young (EY), this year’s runner-up! Thank you to everyone who showed up and stepped up to help make this year’s event a success.

At Urban Dove, we energize, educate, and empower over-age, under-credited high school students through team sports, mentoring, restorative practices, and college and career readiness programs- helping young people build confidence, graduate, and believe in what comes next.

Last week, Seniors from across all four Urban Dove Charter Schools came together for a night to remember at Senior Prom. From the moment students walked through the doors, the energy was incredible. The photo booths were busy, and the room was filled with laughter, music, and celebration.

It was great to see students from across the network connecting, making memories, and enjoying this special milestone together. Whether they were showing off their dance moves, posing for pictures with friends, or simply taking in the moment, our seniors made the most of the evening.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and excited for everything that lies ahead. Thank you for bringing your energy, style, and spirit to a truly memorable night. Your Urban Dove family is cheering you on as you take your next steps toward the future.

This week, we proudly celebrated Urban Dove’s 24th Annual Evening with the Dove! It was an inspiring evening as we came together to celebrate Urban Dove’s national expansion and honor the incredible individuals and partners who help make our everyday mission possible.

We are deeply grateful to our honorees: Senior Vice President of Strategy & Finance of JetBlue, Mr. Dave Clark; UD Team Brooklyn student, Jasmine; UD Team II Bronx student, Ricardo; UD Team III Queens student, Ty’Aire; and UD Team IV Manhattan student, Kimora, for their leadership, commitment, and impact. Congratulations!

Additionally, congratulations to our JJR Scholars- UD Team Brooklyn student, Jasmine; UD Team II Bronx Student, Emmanuel; UD Team III Queens student, Jonathan; and UD Team IV Manhattan student, Chastity.

Thank you to our board members, supporters, sponsors, and community for standing with us as we continue creating opportunities for New York City youth to build confidence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential. Together, we are expanding possibilities.

This week, we celebrated Decision Day with the students of UD Team Brooklyn and UD Team IV Manhattan. Each acceptance and commitment reflects the hard work, resilience, and dedication our students have shown throughout their journey.

We are incredibly proud of every student taking the next step toward their future, whether that path leads to college, a trade program, military service, or a career opportunity. The Class of 2026 continues to show what is possible through perseverance and community support.

Congratulations to all of our seniors. Your Urban Dove family is proud of you and excited to see all that you accomplish in the years ahead.

Proud to see this important work moving forward. Leadership grounded in community, opportunity, and belief in young people is exactly what creates lasting change. Excited to follow what’s ahead.

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We are celebrating our young people today on National Student-Athlete Day. They show us every day what commitment, resilience, and discipline truly look like.

At Urban Dove, we built our model on sports-based youth development because sports is so much more than athletics. It is belonging to and showing up for a team. It is about responsibility, empathy for teammates, and learning to lead with character. It is about putting in the hard work, building resilience, and finding the perseverance to face challenges both on and off the court.

Our student-athletes rise to this challenge every day. They compete with intensity, grow through setbacks, support one another, and stay focused in the classroom. Today, we celebrate their effort, their growth, and the example they set for their communities.