In May 2025, Urban Alliance received word that World Vision, our long-standing partner, would be closing its East Hartford distribution facility due to shifts in national and international funding. For years, this center has been a vital source of support for...
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Urban Alliance names Joel Cruz, Jr. as Executive Director
East Hartford, CT - October 10, 2024 –– Urban Alliance announced today that Joel Cruz, Jr., has been appointed as its new Executive Director. “I am thrilled to announce that after an extensive and prayerful search, Urban Alliance has selected Joel Cruz to serve as our...
The UA Network: Bringing Digital Equity to Programs
As the new year gets underway, Urban Alliance is working to bring more attention to the issues around the “Digital Divide” in our communities – we all do not have the same access to the internet, the devices needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world, or the...
Opportunities to Help Close the Digital Divide
Do you know a community organization that help residents get connected online, provide devices for internet access, or offer digital skills training? They may qualify for a FREE 1Gig internet connection and funding for digital equity programs! Keep reading to find out...
Better Together: Distributing Food in Hartford
On August 11, 2022, Urban Alliance partnered with New Dimension Christian Center and Midwest Food Bank for the first of many “pop-up” distribution sites on Washington Street in Hartford.
Another successful school year for the Teacher Resource Center!
The end of the 2021-2022 school year is a few weeks away, students are itching to start their summer break, parents are busy planning activities for their children and family summer vacations, but we’re celebrating NOW! For the sixth consecutive year,...
New Resources Recap
At Urban Alliance, we equip a network of churches and organizations to serve the community in deeper ways so that people who face challenges will experience help and hope for a positive future. We often develop these resources for use during one of our training...
UAServe Spotlight: Volunteers with Youth Challenge
Throughout the years, Youth Challenge of CT has had a number of UAServe volunteers serve in their residential program. Their program's mission is to help people with life controlling problems, such as substance abuse, find drug free, productive and meaningful lives....
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Last year was a year of ups and downs for most of us. It will stand out as the year we thought that the pandemic might finally be coming to an end – and also as the year we found out the pandemic wasn’t quite through with us yet. 2021 was a year where...
Upcoming Training Opportunities
We're excited to share all of the upcoming training opportunities we have this spring. There is something for everyone. We hope you can join us! 5-C Trainings: Capacity Servant Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Thursday, April 21 • 9:30-11:00am In-Person and...