Urban Mission Ministries

Urban Mission organization Mission is a faith based organization that strives to create spaces, conditions, and oppertunities where people can experience gods restorative and transformative power, all within a supporative community. First accomplishmentthe Urban Mission operates the largest food pantry in the Ohio valley.in 2023 the pantry hosted 36,257 service visits serving 85,146 individuals including 919 families who visited our pantry for the first time. Through the pantry, 794,716 meales were provided and approximately 1.2 million pounds of food were distributed 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 servicesto assist in locating permanent housing, a steady income, and community resources. Spiritual care service, like skills classes, and work opportunities are also available to shelter guests. In 2023, our shelters served 391 adults and 52 children. Current goals include expanding long term support by offering transitional and permanent housing opportunities.