Our Mission
The Urban Ministry Center is an interfaith agency
serving poor and homeless people in Charlotte, NC,
with love, compassion and tangible help.

 

Bridges Out of Poverty Seminars
Part I:  Class Matters
Part II:  Building Relationships
New Dates Announced!
 

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Survey Confirms Homeless Numbers
For three days at the end of February, more than 100 committed volunteers and social workers fanned out across Charlotte to put real names, faces and ... Read more

Souper Bowl of Caring
Way to go, team!  The Urban Ministry Center would like to send up a cheer of thanks to the dozens of Charlotte-a... Read more

Room in the Inn Needs Your Help
Instead of accepting birthday presents, when Jacob turned 8 he asked for socks...then gave them away to RITI guests.   Room in... Read more

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2009 Honor Card Features Willie Gray
Determination, pride and dignity best describe Willie Gray, our honor card artist for 2009. At the Urban Ministry Center, we never cease to be amazed at the creativity that arises out of hardship. Originally from Marion, NC, Willie came to Charlotte looking for a new beginning after a downturn in the textile industry. But the new beginning ended in job loss and homelessness. Willie came to the Urban Ministry Center for help and direction. He also found our ArtWorks 945 program, which allowed him to transform his experiences into extraordinary works of art. Willie’s unique depictions of Charlotte’s urban landscape are full of light and life. His strong strokes and vibrant colors... Read more

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Shout Out!

Put your hands together for Marcia Jackson!  By combining her passions for smart shopping, mad couponing and helping others, Marcia has saved Urban Ministry untold dollars while providing food and supplies to our kitchen and our Homeless to Homes residents.  Thank you, Marcia!

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