Article and photo by Urban Alliance staff.. As a sixth grader, Gabriella "Gabby" Mendoza's day is filled to the rim with the complexities of being an eleven-year old, navigating school, friendships and everything in between. And, with safety and positive...
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UA Awarded $34,650 in Grants
Article and photo by Urban Alliance staff. Urban Alliance was recently awarded grant funding from Farmington Bank ($30,000) and Foodshare ($4,650) that will be mobilized to help increase the impact of churches and ministry organizations who participate...
Reasons to Celebrate! 2016 Year in Review
Article and photos by Urban Alliance staff. Urban Alliance's five initiatives (Beyond the Basics, Charis, Revitalize, Next Generation and Thrive) are platforms for hope, help, and positive transformation in the lives of our...
UA's Charis Initiative to Equip Church & Ministry Leaders in Crisis or Trauma Care
Article by Urban Alliance staff. At some point in their life, most people will experience a situation that is so distressing that they struggle to effectively cope. Many look to the church for support during these difficult times. Because of this, it is...
Hartford City Mission Awarded UA Grant Funding
Article by Urban Alliance staff. Photo courtesy of Hartford City Mission. Congratulations to Hartford City Mission, who was recently awarded grant funding through Next Generation, an Urban Alliance initiative to help churches...
Not Just Another Tuesday: Support Group Offers Hope
Article and photo by Urban Alliance staff. Tasked with providing a welcoming environment for all who participate in Glory Chapel International Cathedral’s newest support group on Tuesday evenings, Luis Rivera knows that with every fresh pot of coffee...
Revitalize Training Equips Ministry Leaders with Life-Saving Skills
Article and photos by Urban Alliance staff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and is the primary cause of heart attacks in the United States. Every 43 seconds someone in...
Thrive: Strengthening Early Childhood Programs
Article by Urban Alliance staff. On December 15, 8 leaders from 7 churches and ministry organizations (Building Healthy Families, Calvary Fellowship, Caring Family Pregnancy Services, Mustard Seed Outreach Center, New Dimension Christian...
A Parenting Journey To Be Better, Not Perfect
Article by Urban Alliance staff. Ben and Angela Russell, parents to 21-month-old Theodore, experience the daily joys and challenges that all mothers and fathers of toddlers face. They are busy, happy, often exhausted, and always trying their best to help their...
Circle of Security Parenting Group Grant Opportunity
Article by Urban Alliance staff. Through UA's Thrive initiative, churches and ministry organizations are provided with support to expand and enhance their early childhood programs. This year, an exciting grant opportunity is available to help equip...