Mission
THE UP CENTER HAS PROVIDED A SAFETY NET FOR THE HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOR 142 YEARS. PRESENTLY, WE IMPACT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND OUTCOMES THROUGH INTERVENTION, PREVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH BOTH SOCIETY AND ITS SYSTEMS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND INCLUSIVITY, ALLOWING EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO ENGAGE AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR AIM IS FOR A THRIVING AND PROSPEROUS SOCIETY THAT FOSTERS EQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS.