Urban Mission Ministries Inc

The urban mission operates the only 24-hour emergency homeless shelter system within a 4-county radius. With shelters specific to men, women, and families, the urban mission serves more than 400 homeless adults and children each year. At an urban mission shelter, guests receive wrap-around services to assist in locating permanent housing, a steady income, and community resources. Spiritual care services, life skills classes, and work opportunities are also available to shelter guests. In 2024, our shelters served 399 adults and 69 children. Current goals include re-organizing the homeless ministry by looking at community needs and long-term financial support.

The urban mission operates a community development program through various initiatives: - employment readiness and mentoring programs which are designed to help individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment. Education and hands-on training is provided through the urban mission worksites, enabling the urban mission to partner with underemployed and unemployed individuals living throughout the ohio valley. - the neighborhood community development center (ncdc) was established to respond to the ever-changing needs of the community. In 2024, ncdc offered programs ranging from leadership development to health and wellness. Events included minority health month programming and annual cancer screenings for our community's minority and low-income population. Ncdc also hosted its annual coat give-a-way, a back-to-school distribution, and a christmas toy distribution for area children. Two additional programs that fall under ncdc are the urban mission's joshua home repair program and the urban mission's weekly worship service, known as mission rejoice.