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Aurora
Original Aurora
In 2014, ULC purchased a vacant bowling alley for $675,000, marking our first real estate investment in Original Aurora. Following the acquisition and demolition of the bowling alley, ULC the constructed a new 23,000 square foot school facility.
Opened in 2014, New Legacy Charter School serves pregnant and parenting teens and their children. The school aims to empower students to create a legacy of education, quality parenting and personal success.
ULC’s Newest Intern Speaks on a Day in the Life of a New Legacy Charter School Student
Written on March 24, 2017 at 3:59 pm
ULC had the chance to host an intern from New Legacy Charter School (NLCS) this winter. Here, Diana shares with us her day to day life as a student and mother at NLCS!
New Legacy Charter School Paves the Way for Bright Futures for Recent Graduates
Written on June 9, 2016 at 8:07 pm
New Legacy Charter School takes a unique approach to education by offering pregnant or parenting teens the opportunity to receive a tuition free high school education. The students’ children can also attend the adjacent early education center, allowing parents to visit with their children throughout the day.
Congratulations to the New Legacy Charter School 2016 Graduating Class!
Written on May 12, 2016 at 8:02 pm
New Legacy celebrates their first ever graduating class!
New Legacy Charter School Hosts Cooking Class for Students
Written on March 15, 2016 at 2:57 am
New Legacy Charter School held a cooking class for their students last week. Katrina Brink from Kitchen on the Green spent the day teaching the students how to prepare a traditional Indian Feast, and how to make nutritious decisions.
New Legacy Charter School Celebrates Grand Opening!
Written on September 23, 2015 at 2:53 pm
New Legacy Charter School and Urban Land Conservancy hosted an emotional ribbon cutting celebration for the opening of this brand new school in Aurora.
New Legacy Charter School Celebrates Grand Opening in Aurora
Written on September 15, 2015 at 3:43 pm
It has been only a year since ULC acquired what was once a vacant bowling alley! Since then we have demolished the old structure and built a brand new school that serves pregnant and parenting teens as well as their infants and toddlers. The school is up and running with incredible teachers and students are
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Construction Well Underway on New High School in Original Aurora
Written on April 7, 2015 at 9:59 pm
Construction of New Legacy Charter High School is on schedule for a late summer 2015 opening. Thanks to a mild winter and beautiful start to spring, ULC is thrilled to showcase the construction of New Legacy Charter High School. Thanks to our incredible team including JHL Constructors and SLATERPAULL Architects, a successful demolition took place last winter, and ULC was able to complete necessary site work so that structural foundation work could begin.
ULC Acquires Property in Original Aurora
Written on October 1, 2014 at 9:23 pm
ULC purchased a vacant bowling alley that sits on 1.7 acres in Original Aurora. Located at 2091 Dayton Street, the $675,000 acquisition is ULC’s first impact investment in Aurora. ULC will demolish the existing vacant building in order to begin construction on a brand new 22,000 square foot school that will be home to the New
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