One of the great challenges facing us all in 2020 is a longstanding one: how to maintain healthy relationships in a cultural and social environment that is oftentimes polarized, filled with tension, and highly political.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Urban Alliance (UA), we are writing to inform you that Russell Jarvis has announced that he will be stepping down as UA President in 2021 to pursue a pastoral ministry calling.
Becoming culturally competent and practicing cultural humility are essential to offering direct services effectively because staff and volunteers have frequent contact with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
When we planned our 2020 calendar, we had no idea we’d be working remotely, wearing masks whenever we left our homes, or pivoting our implementation plans to meet our community’s needs. In fact, we’ve done more than we thought we could!
The COVID-19 pandemic quietly snuck into our daily lives and shook our community to its core. Days were long as we monitored the news and fighting an invisible enemy began to take its toll on us all. But God is moving through the local church. We’re working hard to meet critical needs and demonstrate His love when people need it most, but we can’t do it alone. You’re helping, with donations of all sizes.
Laura Trinks volunteers as an Administrative Assistant at the Agape House, a ministry in the UA network that lovingly serves the homeless and people in need through a day center, life skills ministry, street outreach, food pantry, and friendship.
Throughout 2019, Urban Alliance has been growing, transitioning and starting new things. As we settle in to the new year, we are looking back, considering where we’ve been, and looking forward to 2020 and beyond.
In preparation for the Community Outreach Day (formerly the Revitalize Community Health Outreach), there will be a training on March 19 and our famous Packing Party in May!
Are you planning to participate in the Hartford Marathon this year? Join Garry Roman and Jaleith Gary as they turn their racing challenges into lasting impact!
On February 1, we were honored and delighted to recognize the efforts of our UAServe volunteers. An afternoon of food, fun and fellowship was capped off by recognizing some of our faithful volunteers.
