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UR Chicago.
UR Chicago….
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“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.
Work-Life Curriculum
Learn what it takes to move towards a
living-wage job or business opportunity.
Job Readiness Training
Urban Resilience
Discover the core competencies of resilience and overcome the negative effects of your past.
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, 2024. 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.
UR Chicago Alliance Enrollment Form
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events
31
May
Restorative Justice Conference
Our community partners are sponsoring a one of a kind event that brings all of our organizations into one place to discuss ways to improve our communities.
Event Info
9a – 6p
500 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60644
08
June
Graduation Time!
Join us in celebrating with our 2023-2024 graduates who have completed the Chalmers “Work-Life” 8-week job readiness program.
Event Info
Park Community Church
1001 N Crosby St. Chicago, IL 60610
1pm – 5pm