Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development

VIC’s kids had a holiday surprise, thanks to a coordinated effort by the Upland skateboarders community. VIC’s kids at both UCP after school sites received their own skateboards and helmets, which they assembled and decorated with decals with help from pro skateboarder Steve Alba and Upland resident Dylan White, the event’s coordinator. Other supporters of this generous gift include the Hoffman family, the Historic Downtown Upland Merchant Association, Moore Electric of Rancho Cucamonga and Empire Skates of Upland.

Turning art into edibles. Kathy Cooper, an educator, city and school district employee and master baker, magically transformed VIC’s kids’ artwork into beautiful shortbread cookies for the UCP spaghetti dinner held Saturday, November 2. Cookies were sold to raise money for after-school programs.

A happy crowd of UCP supporters enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, raffle prizes, live and silent auction items and special hand-made cookies in support of free after-school enrichment programs for Upland school kids. ALL proceeds are used for programs, supplies, snacks, books, and fun! Staff who work with school kids every afternoon received special recognition and certificates of appreciation.

Vic's Place recently hosted an open house with pizza, fruit, veggies, cheese, cupcakes and drinks. Vic's kids who attend our after-school program were joined by parents and siblings, community members, Upland school board members, Upland School District Superintendent Nancy Kelly, UCP board members, and Upland School District staff. New Chrome Books were also brought online during the open house.

Amazing art by Vic's kids.

Hey kids! Vic’s Place after-school program starts tomorrow, September 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m. 717 W. Ninth Street, Unit #3 in Upland. Vic’s Place has undergone a makeover during the summer break, so drop in for homework help, games, activities, healthy snacks, and fun! Upland Housing Authority’s after-school program will begin September, 9. No registration necessary for either location. See you soon!