Urban Missions - Partners

UPC supports the work of these mission partners as they serve our greater community. To volunteer or learn more about any of these, please e-mail Mike or call 206/524-7301, ext. 214.

Bridge Ministries

Bridge Ministries celebrates and honors the God-given dignity and potential of persons with physical and developmental disabilities and their families who are falling through the cracks of church and community networks. Bridge serves without discrimination by helping people help themselves; offering hope, encouragement and concrete help; and bridging to/networking with church and community.

Community Dinner

Volunteers prepare and serve meals to the untouched population in our city. For more info or to volunteer please call Rich Bushnell at 425/454-0012.

Divine Alternatives for Dads Services (D.A.D.S.)

D.A.D.S. provides a one-on-one case advocacy program for fathers in need of family services. This includes assistance with reunification with their children, referrals to drug and alcohol treatment programs, employment counseling and assistance with child support adjustments and with developing plans to pay off arrearages, assistance with housing, legal assistance, parenting classes, and family stability programs.

Join D.A.D.S. for their annual Fatherhood Banquet on Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Seattle Pacific University. Visit www.aboutdads.org for more information and to register!

Habitat for Humanity, Seattle

UPC’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County offers a multi-generational, ongoing opportunity to provide inner-city service. It is our intention to build one or more homes a year for families in need, raise the necessary funds and provide building crews of novice as well as skilled volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays year-round.

As Christ has called us to love our neighbor and to serve the poor, this UPC/HFH partnership is one of many opportunities we have to respond to Christ’s love in a tangible, life-changing way. To learn more or to get involved please visit the Habitat Web site. If you have questions or need additional information please e-mail Terry Proctor or call 206/915-3555.

HIV/AIDS Care Teams

For info visit www.multifaith.org or e-mail Tracy Norlen.

Literacy Council of Seattle (LCS)

LCS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to teaching literacy skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, math and technology) to adults, both native English speakers and speakers of other languages.

New Horizons Ministries

New Horizons Ministries is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian ministry that was formed in 1978 in response to the growing problems of youth involved in street activity in downtown Seattle. Their mission is to be in relationship with homeless youth, serving and loving in the way of Jesus, equipping youth to leave street life.

Recovery Café

Recovery Café offers support for the recovery journey to men and women traumatized by homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges. Recovery Café was founded on the belief that every human being is precious and beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish and addictive behaviors. Recovery Café seeks to embrace everyone who enters; to help each individual come to know him/herself as one who is loved, with gifts and love to share with our community.

Seattle Urban Academy

Seattle Urban Academy (SUA) provides safe, alternative high school education (grades 9 through 12) in a Christian setting for youth at risk.

Urban Impact

Urban Impact’s mission is to strengthen families and raise servant leaders by building a foundation of good health, quality education, economic opportunity and a Christ-centered faith.

University Churches Emergency Fund (UCEF)

UCEF was created in 1986 to provide information, referral and financial assistance to people in need residing in Northeast Seattle and to the homeless, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. Our primary focus is to provide eviction protection to keep families and individuals from becoming homeless or to provide assistance to homeless families and individuals moving into housing.

UCEF strives to provide quality assistance to our clients. Both our terrific staff and numerous wonderful and dedicated volunteers work with our clients, one on one, and take the time to listen, determine financial need, problem solve and provide comprehensive referral services, as necessary. Our clients often tell us that this level of personal service is rare.

University District Food Bank

For more than a quarter of a century, the University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Each week, more than 900 different families receive the groceries they need to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home. Their mission is to provide individuals and families who are in need with food and access to a network of community resources that helps them achieve self-sufficiency.

World Relief

World Relief seeks to help refugees fleeing war, political and religious persecution begin new lives in the Puget Sound area. By collaborating with churches and volunteers, we seek to empower refugees to become productive citizens. Newly arrived families receive tools for self-suffiency - help with housing, employment placement, English Instruction, assistance with Green Card applications, citizenship instruction, and ethnic church connections. Half of World Relief staff are former refugees.

YES Foundation of White Center

The YES Foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, we provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for a future.

Youth Chaplaincy Program/Joy Initiatives

The Youth Chaplaincy Program is a ministry of World Vision, providing a faith-based outreach to at-risk youth in the Seattle area.

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UPC Home > Missions > Urban Missions > Urban Partners Urban Missions - Partners UPC supports the work of these mission partners as they serve our greater community. To volunteer or learn more about any of these, please e-mail Mike or call 206/524-7301, ext. 214. Bridge Ministries Bridge Ministries celebrates and honors the God-given dignity and potential of persons with physical and developmental disabilities and their families who are falling through the cracks of church and community networks. Bridge serves without discrimination by helping people help themselves; offering hope, encouragement and concrete help; and bridging to/networking with church and community. Community Dinner Volunteers prepare and serve meals to the untouched population in our city. For more info or to volunteer please call Rich Bushnell at 425/454-0012. Divine Alternatives for Dads Services (D.A.D.S.) D.A.D.S. provides a one-on-one case advocacy program for fathers in need of family services. This includes assistance with reunification with their children, referrals to drug and alcohol treatment programs, employment counseling and assistance with child support adjustments and with developing plans to pay off arrearages, assistance with housing, legal assistance, parenting classes, and family stability programs. Join D.A.D.S. for their annual Fatherhood Banquet on Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at Seattle Pacific University. Visit www.aboutdads.org for more information and to register! Habitat for Humanity, Seattle UPC’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County offers a multi-generational, ongoing opportunity to provide inner-city service. It is our intention to build one or more homes a year for families in need, raise the necessary funds and provide building crews of novice as well as skilled volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays year-round. As Christ has called us to love our neighbor and to serve the poor, this UPC/HFH partnership is one of many opportunities we have to respond to Christ’s love in a tangible, life-changing way. To learn more or to get involved please visit the Habitat Web site. If you have questions or need additional information please e-mail Terry Proctor or call 206/915-3555. HIV/AIDS Care Teams For info visit www.multifaith.org or e-mail Tracy Norlen. Literacy Council of Seattle (LCS) LCS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to teaching literacy skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, math and technology) to adults, both native English speakers and speakers of other languages. New Horizons Ministries New Horizons Ministries is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian ministry that was formed in 1978 in response to the growing problems of youth involved in street activity in downtown Seattle. Their mission is to be in relationship with homeless youth, serving and loving in the way of Jesus, equipping youth to leave street life. Recovery Café Recovery Café offers support for the recovery journey to men and women traumatized by homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges. Recovery Café was founded on the belief that every human being is precious and beloved regardless of past trauma, mental and emotional anguish and addictive behaviors. Recovery Café seeks to embrace everyone who enters; to help each individual come to know him/herself as one who is loved, with gifts and love to share with our community. Seattle Urban Academy Seattle Urban Academy (SUA) provides safe, alternative high school education (grades 9 through 12) in a Christian setting for youth at risk. Urban Impact Urban Impact’s mission is to strengthen families and raise servant leaders by building a foundation of good health, quality education, economic opportunity and a Christ-centered faith. University Churches Emergency Fund (UCEF) UCEF was created in 1986 to provide information, referral and financial assistance to people in need residing in Northeast Seattle and to the homeless, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. Our primary focus is to provide eviction protection to keep families and individuals from becoming homeless or to provide assistance to homeless families and individuals moving into housing. UCEF strives to provide quality assistance to our clients. Both our terrific staff and numerous wonderful and dedicated volunteers work with our clients, one on one, and take the time to listen, determine financial need, problem solve and provide comprehensive referral services, as necessary. Our clients often tell us that this level of personal service is rare. University District Food Bank For more than a quarter of a century, the University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Each week, more than 900 different families receive the groceries they need to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home. Their mission is to provide individuals and families who are in need with food and access to a network of community resources that helps them achieve self-sufficiency. World Relief World Relief seeks to help refugees fleeing war, political and religious persecution begin new lives in the Puget Sound area. By collaborating with churches and volunteers, we seek to empower refugees to become productive citizens. Newly arrived families receive tools for self-suffiency - help with housing, employment placement, English Instruction, assistance with Green Card applications, citizenship instruction, and ethnic church connections. Half of World Relief staff are former refugees. YES Foundation of White Center The YES Foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, we provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for a future. Youth Chaplaincy Program/Joy Initiatives The Youth Chaplaincy Program is a ministry of World Vision, providing a faith-based outreach to at-risk youth in the Seattle area. Urban Church Partnerships Bethel Ethiopian Church Pastor Berhanu Waldemarium Mt View Presbyterian Church Interim Pastor Lina Thompson New Light Christian Church Pastor Rick Danner Back to Top Questions? Comments? Please e-mail us. © Copyright 2010 University Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.