Making a Meaningful Community Impact
We are excited to introduce of Urban Alliance’s newest board members and treasurer, George Thompson.
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Free Summer Meals Nourish Bellies and Leadership Skills
For many children, summer vacation is a much-deserved reward for a year of hard work in the classroom. For some who rely on free and reduced-price school meals, however, the summer months can be difficult. When school is out, these children no longer have access to school meals and their families’ budgets are often stretched to the breaking point.
New Website Launches Friday!
We are thrilled to announce that Urban Alliance will be launching a brand new website on Friday, August 4!
Get Stuffed for Good on Monday at Blue Plate Kitchen!
Join us on Monday, August 7 (rain date August 8) for a patio party or dine inside between the hours of 4:00pm to close!
Revitalize Farmers Market Coupon Redemption Wraps Up
This year, 14,000 coupons for $5 in fresh farmers market produce were distributed as part of the 2017 Revitalize Community Health Outreach.
More than 50 Ways to Serve!
Did you know that the UA website features more than 50 UAServe volunteer opportunities?
Experiencing Healing and Providing Hope
At some point in their lives, most people will experience a situation that is so distressing that they will struggle to effectively cope. In fact, research suggests that nearly 90% of the population will experience a trauma at some point in their life. And, many others harbor feelings of shame and are lacking the tools to process their emotions and heal in a healthy and powerful way.
Congrats, Summer Meals Assistant Grant Recipients!
Congratulations to the 11 churches and ministry organizations that were recently awarded grant funding from Urban Alliance, through UA's Next Generation initiative, to provide 12 youth with opportunities to build leadership and employment skills as Summer Meals Program assistants.
Charis Impact Meeting Equips Leaders to Help People Struggling With Fear or Anxiety
On Thursday, July 13, 26 leaders and care providers from 23 local churches and ministry organizations gathered for the annual Charis impact meeting at Urban Alliance. Capacity-building and support opportunities were shared, and the meeting included a training on helping people who are struggling with fear and/or anxiety.
Learning, Growing and Building Relationships at the Dinner Table
When friends or family gather around a table for a home-cooked meal, inevitably memory making and a level of connectedness are added to the menu. And, for dozens of teens and youth leaders who participate in The Hartford Project (THP), a summer urban ministry immersion experience in New England, “home dinners” provide the perfect platform for learning, growing and building relationships.
