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Diana Sawyer with UrbanPromise youth: Josh, Kareem, Moochie, Elyse and Margie.   Sawyer interviewed the youth as part of a 20/20 special "Waiting on the World to Change," looking at youth in Camden.  Sawyer explored how children under such difficult circumstances are still able to succeed.

Aired January 26, 2007 

UrbanPromise students receive new coats from Good Morning America coat drive
January 31, 2008 View Video

People Worth Watching in 2008: Bruce Main

January 2008
South Jersey Magazine Read Story


'20/20' takes new look at plight of Camden's kids

November 11, 2007
Courier Post Online Read Story

TV show making it go for needy Camden family.
Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

UrbanPromise celebrates '20/20' Special
October 19, 2007 Read Story

UrbanPromise student lands interview with Diane Sawyer
October 9, 2007 View Video

Camden as a place of hope
Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

The Pennsauken project
Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

Pennsauken 'Extreme Makeover' show coming Sunday
Courier Post Online Read Story

'Makeover' magic wraps up
August 6, 2007
Courier Post Online Read Story

'Extreme Makeover': Siding's up; interior work progresses - NEW GALLERY
August 6, 2007
Courier Post Online Read Story

S.J. opens heart to 'Extreme Makeover' family
Courier Post Online Read Story

Seven UrbanPromise children and parents are going to Colorado Earthcamp
June 12, 2007 Read Story

Monroe boy embarks on mission to help homeless children

March 22, 2007 - Gerard Mundy
Straus Newspapers Read Story

More reporters embrace an advocacy role
March 6, 2007 - Peter Johnson
USA Today Read Story

TV show spurs effort to aid Camden youth

February 15, 2007 - Dwight Ott
The Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

Show a godsend for Camden groups
February 3, 2007 - Dana Forde
Courier-Post Read Story

The Shame of Camden demands a response
February 1, 2007 - Monica Yant Kinney
The Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

A TV show prompts donors to open hearts for Camden
January 31, 2007 - Sam Woods
The Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

Waiting on the World to Change
January 25, 2007 - Joseph Diaz
ABC News 20/20 Read Story

Job opportunities keep teens out of trouble

November 9, 2006 - Bryan Cosme
Courier-Post Read Story

Haddonfield Symphony gets by with a little help from its friends
November 4, 2006 - Frank Halperin
Courier-Post Read Story

A one-way ticket to Mexico - for butterflies
October 8, 2006
The Philadelphia Inquirer Read Story

Effective Compassion: Happy Campers
September 2, 2006 - Victoria Holowink
WORLD Magazine Read Story

A Rite of Passage
Philadelphia Metro Read Story
August 15, 2006 - Sally Friedman

Press Releases:

Young Attorney Making A Difference For UrbanPromise Students
Making A Difference
March 26, 2007

UrbanPromise Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest
Josh Williams - First Place
February 19, 2007


Update on Youth Featured on 20/20


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