Urban Alliance

Our Mission and Values

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve lasting change in their lives through the collaborative work of churches and organizations in our local community.

Our vision is to see people become spiritually, physically, economically and socially healthy and whole as God intended.

Core Values

Our core values are the foundational ideals that form who we are and that shape our identity. They are the essential, interwoven threads that create the fabric of our organization.  

Jesus Christ
The person of Jesus Christ and His love are central to who we are and why we exist. 

The City
The well-being of the city is critical to its residents and the broader community.

Relationships
People matter. By engaging each other through dialogue, we learn to acknowledge and appreciate our diversity, grow together in unity and enrich the lives of all.

Integrity
Our expectations for personal and organizational conduct are grounded in standards of honesty and accountability to self and others.

Service 
We are all called to steward our time, resources and abilities toward the well-being of others.

Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles are the rules of action and conduct that direct our approach, our processes and our decision-making.  In essence, they describe how we operate as an organization.

  • Work through the local Christian community 
  • Partner with capable leaders 
  • Encourage holistic development  
  • Strategize for long-term impact  
  • Strive for excellence