The Results of God's Love

Quite simply, Urban Mission is an expression of God’s love for “the least of these.” Thanks to you, we have completed another banner year of service to the low income population of the Upper Ohio Valley! In our continuing effort to “tell the story” of where your dollars and volunteer hours go, Urban Mission is pleased to report the following ministry results for year 2007:

Awards

• Franciscan University "Poverello" Medal for service to the poor through Christian Charity.
• Urban Mission received national recognition through the “Point of Light Award” for excellence in community service.
• Second Harvest Food Bank Award for most diverse set of services.

Grocery Distributions

• 2,282 low income families in Ohio and West Virginia registered to receive help
• 696,620 pounds of groceries distributed

Soup Kitchen

• 18,790 hot meals served

Volunteer Service

• 44,322 hours of volunteer service

Hutton House Homeless Shelter

• 192 persons resided in the Homeless Shelter: 118 children and 74 adults
• Length of stay: 90 days
• 276 “life skills” classes presented for Shelter Residents on budgeting, parenting, nutrition, conflict resolution, child safety, etc.

Joshua Summer Work Camp

• 12 groups (314 people) from Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, New York and all over Ohio completed 89 repair projects(7,409 hours of service) for 26 low-income homeowners, community and Urban Mission.

Christmas Programs

• 697 children 12 and under received toys and gifts
• 181 teens received Christmas stockings
• 116 Families (323 Children and Teens) received toys through Santa's Recycle Shop

Other Programs

• Hutton Scholarship Program (four $650 scholarships awarded)
• Speaker’s Bureau
• Emergency Assistance: 81,016 individuals helped with groceries, diapers, and other emergency assistance.
• Sight for Students (free eye exams & glasses for children and teens under 18)
• CSFP Senior Food Program
• TANF/Flood Relief Programs
• Hospitaility Room
• Look Better, Feel Better free haircuts

Neighborhood Community Development Center

• 2,310 winter coats given away
• Back To School Hair Cuts and Supplies (over 300 students received supplies.)
• 17th Annual Minority Health Month
• Lupus Education and Support program
• Parish Nurse Program
• Women’s Health Committee
• Math Excellence Program
• Greater Steubenville Community Development Corporation 

Summer Programs

• Annual Street Carnival (a day of free fun, music, food, games, rides and prizes for 1,000+ kids and adults)
• "Diva Day": A day spent with young ladies promoting love, friendship and appreciation of self.

In-Kind Donations (Food Drives, Coats, Shoes, etc)

• Hunger Ministries donations of items = $101,205
• Christmas Ministries donations of items = $83,271
• Hutton House Homeless Shelter donations = $13,503
• Value of coats, shoes and Back to School Supplies = $12,378
• Total In-Kind Donations of Goods, Services and Volunteers Hours in 2007 = $580,292.

On behalf of our clients, Urban Mission says thanks for another great year. We exist because you care about our less fortunate neighbors. Blessings!