For more than 30 years, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Hartford’s North End has been helping meet the basic needs of thousands of people who have come through their doors.
In fact, 576 volunteers from age 2 to 87, from 18 churches, 7 schools and universities, and 4 organizations, ranging in abilities, contributed volunteer service that valued at $118,279.89 in 2016 alone. They served at 22 churches and ministry organizations that participate in Urban Alliance initiatives, that provide after-school programs, pregnancy resource centers, community health screenings, homeless outreach ministries, food pantries, residential homes and other needed programs..
Urban Alliance's five initiatives (Beyond the Basics, Charis, Revitalize, Next Generation and Thrive) are platforms for hope, help, and positive transformation in the lives of our neighbors, friends and community members.
Gary was doing all of the things he thought he needed to do to be successful and live life to the fullest. And then, everything changed.
