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Last weekend, 104 youth and youth leaders gathered for the Next Generation Children and Youth Leader's Summit, where they worshipped, connected with one another and learned about ways to increase their program's capacity to impact children and youth so they grew in...

Article and photo by Sarah Thompson, Urban Alliance’s Director of Marketing & Communications Marcus Morales is no stranger to overcoming challenges. For the past twenty years, he’s navigated a world filled with people who communicate in ways that...

We get it. You've heard about UA (and if we're lucky, you like us, too!) but aren't exactly sure what we do. Or, maybe you know a whole lot about some of our work but want to learn more about the rest.   Vantage Point is the perfect opportunity to do just that....

"Leveraging strengths to change lives" isn't just a tagline around here. We know from experience that many hands make light work.   The Leverage Club at Urban Alliance is designed for people who look at their donations as investments toward a brighter...

"The Kid’s Fair was a success. The postings on Facebook and Instagram got a lot of views. God brought the families and miraculously, we were able to engage with almost every person! So excited that I could help!" - Jennifer Garcia,...

We sat down with Sherry and Stephen Danalis to learn more about their non-profit organization, Families United Serving and Embracing (F.U.S.E.), how it is reaching young women who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies and homelessness, and how Urban...

"I 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'd already registered, so he asked me to run for him and I said "yes," without hesitation. The next...

Did you know?UA provides programs with training and toolkits to implement a community health outreach in Hartford to connect people to free and low-cost services that improve physical health and wellness.    Over the summer, churches and organizations in the...

Urban Alliance begins a new chapter this week in preparation for our next season of growth and development. Dave Brooker has announced that he is retiring from Urban Alliance (UA) after 11 years of serving as President and CEO. Brooker will continue to serve on...