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Thrive: Equipping Early Childhood Programs

On December 6, ten leaders and representatives from seven early childhood programs gathered for the Thrive learning community.   Participants engaged in hands-on activities and learned ways to help the caregivers they serve engage with their children to...

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A Life That's Yet to Live

Each week when the LovedIn team enters the perpetual darkness of a windowless adult entertainment club in Eastern Connecticut, a sliver of light cuts through. The team has one goal in mind: to bring hope, help and love to a population that is often overlooked and...

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4 Ways to Give This #UAGivingTuesday

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday promotions seem to push us to think about Christmas shopping even before the turkey hits the table on Thanksgiving. But, what if we celebrated Christmas by showing the generous love of Christ instead?  ...

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Calling All Cooks!

Do you have a knack in the kitchen? Do you love to cook for crowds?   Consider volunteering as a community meal chef and help prep, prepare and serve a delicious spread of food (with provided ingredients!) to 100 people once every six weeks.  ...

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UAServe 100 Hours of Service Superstars

Every hour of time a UAServe volunteer gives makes an impact.   And for some, their commitments have been so deep that they've contributed or exceeded 100 hours of service!   From administrative assistance to warehouse work to handyman help and...

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A Labor of Love

Katherine Montes works hard as a property manager at an apartment building in Hartford. Juggling the demands of solely caring for her four children while also tending to dozens of tenants, she takes pride in being the best mother and employee she can be. But sometimes...

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Charis: Supporting Marriage Relationships

How do you nurture marriage relationships at your church or organization?   As they tackled this question in a recent Charis quarterly meeting on October 25, representatives from 22 local churches and parachurch organizations were provided with tools and...

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Thrive: Building Core Capabilities for Life

Did you know? Adults play a crucial role in helping young children build core capacities that will help them throughout life.   Join Urban Alliance at the next Thrive quarterly meeting on December 6, where you will have the opportunity to learn more...

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Your Small Action Can Make a Huge Impact

Giving Tuesday is on November 27. Why is this date so important?   Because when you donate to UA's Facebook fundraiser on November 27, Facebook and PayPal will match your gift. And, if you create your own fundraiser for Urban Alliance, Facebook and...

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$7 Million Facebook Match on #UAGivingTuesday!

Did you know? This year on #UAGivingTuesday, Facebook is boasting a $7 million match for Facebook fundraisers!   When you donate to UA's Facebook fundraiser on November 27, Facebook and PayPal will match your gift AND if you create your own fundraiser...

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