UA News

Running the Distance to Make a Difference

Garry Roman wasn't always a marathon runner.   "In fact, the only reason I ran the local Thanksgiving 5K was because my pastor and friend had open heart surgery and couldn't run," he explained. "He'd already registered, so he asked me to run for him and I said...

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Single Parenting with Hope

Single Parenting with Hope

Article and photo by Sarah Thompson  Samantha Rose faces a juggling act each day. She navigates the demands of two jobs, raising her son and maintaining her home, which at times can be overwhelming. But recently, she stepped out of her comfort zone and into a small...

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UAServe Volunteers: We Want to Hear From You!

Did you volunteer in 2018?   If so, we want to know what you thought of your volunteer experience!   This quick survey will only take a few minutes but will have a huge impact on how we can best provide a great volunteer experience for you, other...

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UAServe: There's Place for You!

UAServe brings joy to hundreds of people each year! But, don't take it from us.   Hear from a handful of UAServe volunteers and host site leaders in this short video and see how there truly is a place for anyone who wants to volunteer through UAServe!  ...

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Who Knew a Good Deed Could Taste So Delicious?

Join us for Get Stuffed for Good! Date: Monday, August 12, 2019Time: 4:00pm - closeLocation: Blue Plate Kitchen, 345 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117   Join us for a patio party or dine inside during Get Stuffed for Good and Blue Plate Kitchen...

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Urban Alliance 2018 Annual Report

As you read through the stories in this report, we trust you’ll be encouraged to see how the contributions of many are building stronger programs in the Greater Hartford community and helping people achieve lasting change in their lives. Click here to view the...

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2018 UA Annual Report

As we reflect on 2018, we are grateful for your partnership and the significant milestones we achieved together!    Click below to get an exclusive first look at our 2018 annual report (view in full screen mode for best results).   view report...

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2018: A Year of Great Impact

We can't accomplish our mission without you. In 2018, your gifts helped 134 community programs operated by churches and organizations in the Urban Alliance network —who served 130,710 people— grow stronger and impact the people they...

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Featured Program Development Opportunities

Churches and organizations can develop stronger community programs with Urban Alliance support through these opportunities: Connecting People to Community Resources Training and Toolkit: Training on 4/4, 5:30-8:30pm Community Health Outreach Training...

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March Learning Community Recaps

In March, 23 people from 14 churches and organizations gathered at Urban Alliance for the Next Generation learning community to discuss the importance and benefits of building relationships and collaborating with other organizations to leverage...

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