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UR Chicago.
UR Chicago….
We are Chicago.
“I want to see families rise from poverty and become home and business owners. I want to see families transformed through discipleship and mentorship; becoming contributors to their communities and the local church. This is what success means for UR Chicago Alliance and for the entire city.”
-Kevin Taylor, Founder and Executive Director
Saving Lives & Fighting Poverty Since 2017
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What We Do
UR Chicago Alliance is dedicated to fostering mental resilience and job readiness. We actively support our communities and local churches by organizing events and seminars focused on violence prevention and workforce development. Through these initiatives, we aim to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for personal growth and community well-being.
Our Mission
UR Chicago Alliance is a faith based organization that unites and mobilizes churches, community organizations and businesses to provide access to living-wage opportunities and long-term support through a network of Christ-centered relationships.
Information Technology Academy
Earn your CompTIA A+, Security+ and Network+ certifications by completing our web-based, in-person and virtual cohort structured training. These certifications give you a competitive edge an access to a higher living wage than your high school diploma alone. Click here to access our brochure.
CompTIA Certification Training
Urban Resilience
Discover the core competencies of resilience and overcome the negative effects of your past and gain the soft-skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce environment. Improve your Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Optimism, Mental Agility, and Connection.
Mental Resiliency Training
Seeds of Change
Cultivating a Better Tomorrow
URCA aims to double our impact over the next two years by equipping 150 Chicagoans with the skills, relationships, and spiritual foundation to transform their lives. We need your help to achieve this by raising $2 million by December 31, 2026. Will you help cultivate the leaders of tomorrow?
Become a Mentor. Get Involved.
Join our mentor community and start making a positive impact today. Share your expertise, foster growth, and help shape the leaders of tomorrow. Sign up now to become a mentor and embark on a rewarding journey of mutual growth and learning.
Enrollment Interest Form
If you’re interested in joining our program, click on the button below to fill out the enrollment form. One of our representatives will contact you shortly after.
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events
Fireside Chat
UR Chicago Alliance Fundraiser
3rd Annual Fireside Chat
Creating pathways that move people from surviving to thriving!
Event Details
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Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST)
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Location: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
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Parking: Street parking or paid parking available
Overview
Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, leadership insights, and connection at one of Chicago’s most prestigious private clubs.
Past Events
UR Chicago Alliance Hiring Event
Key Note Speaker Mayors Brandon Johnson
UR Chicago Alliance Graduation and Certificate Presentation
UR Chicago Alliance Pre-Graduation Gathering
Executive Director, Kevin Taylor
