A diverse group of 20 pastors from churches in the UA network have been meeting monthly since September to develop deeper relationships across racial, cultural, geographic and denominational lines. The goal of the group is to foster greater unity so that leaders and...
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Next Generation: Helping Children and Youth Process Tragic Events
Sadly, witnessing tragic events and experiencing pain from those events can happen nearly every day. Sometimes, events like mass shootings or natural disasters may be seen from a distance through social media or on the news. Other times, a death of a loved one...
Packing the House to Pack Bags for Health
It was a packed house at Urban Alliance on Friday, May 18, as more than 150 volunteers from 20 churches and parachurch organizations in the UA network convened to fill more than 11,000 bags with important information about local free and low-cost health and wellness...
Several Schools Seek Partnerships With Local Churches
When neighborhood cornerstones join forces, students are able to receive support with resources and relationships that help them to develop the character and skills they need to succeed in their schools and communities. S.A.N.D. Elementary School on Main...
Did You Know?
Through Urban Alliance's Charis initiative, churches and parachurch organizations have the opportunity to apply for grants that help fund mental, emotional and relational health workshops. Workshops offered in one to three sessions on topics such as...
Last Chance to Apply for The Hartford Project (THP) Scholarships!
If you or youth from your church or parachurch organization want to be a part of an impactful summer experience with The Hartford Project (THP) but are facing financial barriers, this is the final chance to apply for scholarships through UA's Next...
U-Nite 2018: Celebrating a Decade of Partnership and Impact
Hundreds of people gathered at U-Nite 2018: 10 Years Together on April 26, to celebrate a decade of impact that has been made by listening, responding, and building relationships to help people in our local community. Colorful, large-scale displays welcomed...
Meet UA Board of Directors Member Melissa Adams
With more than 20 years of experience in the Christian Community Development field, Melissa Adams' contributions to the Urban Alliance board of directors are invaluable. As National Director of World Vision's U.S. Programs, she is responsible for overseeing the...
Next Generation Initiative Helps Churches & Schools Partner for Student Success
Imagine a local church forming a relationship with a neighborhood school and seeing the resulting impact of an entire community of students succeeding. It can happen. We want to help. Through UA's Next Generation initiative, partnerships are...
Revving Up for Revitalize!
Outreach teams from 20 churches and parachurch organizations in the UA network are gearing up for the Revitalize Community Health Outreach, an annual concentrated effort to connect Hartford residents with free and low-cost health resources. ...