UA News

UA Network Connects Thousands to Community Resources

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...

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A New Chapter for Urban Alliance

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...

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UAServe Volunteers From North Dakota Help Dream Come to Life

When this group of 76 volunteers from North Dakota reached out to us in February, we put the call out to UAServe host sites in the Urban Alliance network, hoping for a great match!   We are so glad to have helped Coram Deo see their dream of a city cleanup...

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Urgent Need: After-School Program Volunteers

UA supports churches and organizations in our network through our five initiatives, with convening, training, toolkits, consultation, grants, supplies andvolunteers to build stronger programs in the community.   Currently, there is an urgent need for:  ...

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August Gathering and Training Recaps

We recently held Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Coaching and Case Management Basics trainings, where 26 people from 16 churches and organizations in the Urban Alliance network were equipped with practical strength-based strategies to help the people they...

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Thank You for Getting Stuffed for Good!

Proceeds from your meals will help strengthen basic needs programs in Greater Hartford that help thousands of people who are lacking food, clothing or housing meet their basic needs and gain greater stability in their lives.   A special thank you to...

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UA Network Prayer Gathering Scheduled for September

Join us for a prayer gathering for program and senior leaders in the UA network on September 19 from 9:30-11:00am at Urban Alliance.   The gathering will provide leaders with an opportunity to pray for one another, their programs and the community....

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UA Welcomes New Team Member

We are excited to share that Bill Kracke has joined the Urban Alliance team as Digital Communications Associate! Bill provides critical digital communications support for Urban Alliance. He joined the UA team in 2019, bringing 25 years experience...

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A Firm Foundation of Love and Support

Fifteen years ago, Gillian Hunter’s life looked very different. Faced with a number of personal challenges while raising her children, she searched for somewhere to find connection. Little did she know that when she walked through the doors of Victory...

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