UA News

A Delicious Good Deed

What if the price of your dinner could change lives? It's true. On Monday, August 13, 2018 between the hours of 4:00-9:00pm, your meal at Blue Plate Kitchen in West Hartford will generate a donation to Beyond the Basics, an Urban...

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Congrats, Thrive Grant Recipients!

Congratulations to F.U.S.E. and Building Health Families, who were recently awarded grant funding through Urban Alliance's Thrive initiative.   Funding will allow representatives from each organization to...

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Urban Alliance Network Continues to Grow

Did you know? The Urban Alliance network is comprised of 94 Connecticut-based churches and parachurch organizations that vary in size, demographics and culture, yet all share Christian faith and a common desire to help people by providing health,...

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¿Habla Español?

Are you bilingual? Would you like to help people in our local community who are lacking food, clothing or housing meet their basic needs and gain greater stability in their lives?   Consider volunteering with a local food pantry by greeting...

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Get to Know Us Even Better!

Our social media platforms are a great way to learn about Urban Alliance, the UA network, upcoming events, involvement opportunites, how you can support our work and more. Follow us and connect with a diverse group of people across our region and beyond.   Click...

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Creating a Trauma-Informed Culture in Basic Needs Programs

On June 28, 35 people from 23 churches and parachurch organizations participated in the Beyond the Basics quarterly meeting, where they learned how to create a trauma-informed culture in basic needs programs.   A trauma-informed program adjusts the...

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Helping Children and Teens Cope After a Traumatic Event

On June 21, 44 people from 21 churches and parachurch organizations participated in the Next Generation quarterly meeting, where they learned about effective ways adults can facilitate conversations with children and youth to help them process and make sense...

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