Urban Mission Ministries

04/29/2026

It was a great day at the Urban Mission as we were blessed to connect our pantry families and community members to

✔️mammogram screenings and breast health education through the Ohio Valley Health Center’s Diversity Health Initiative- a part of the 2026 minority health month activities.

✔️Medicaid renewal information and support through our friends from Amerihealth.

✔️a hot meal on a rainy day through our Unity Kitchen team.

✔️Fresh produce and nutritious foods through our Fresh Market food Pantry!

A special Thank You to our volunteers and board members who showed up in the middle of all of this goodness to lend a hand with various tasks to include folding newsletters, attending a governance meeting, and helping out in any way needed! 

04/22/2026

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and today, we celebrated our volunteers with a special 'Thank You' luncheon. We sincerely thank Marti Leake from RSVP of Columbiana and Jefferson Counties for partnering with us, providing an appreciation cake, and gifts. Our Unity Kitchen team also deserves recognition for preparing a delicious menu. To all volunteers, your dedication is invaluable; we could not accomplish our mission without you. Your efforts are truly appreciated and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week💖

04/21/2026

Thank you, WTOV NEWS9 for covering our open house! And thank you to all who stopped by to learn more about the work of the Urban Mission!

Interested in scheduling a group tour or learning about our partnership opportunities? Email us at [email protected]

Community members got a closer look at the work of the Urban Mission during the organization's first public open house of 2026 on Wednesday afternoon.The open h

04/21/2026

Thank you to everyone—partners, sponsors, agencies, vendors, panelists, guest speakers, volunteers, and participants—who contributed to our second Minority Health Month event, "The Reset Experience": A Black Mental Health Summit, held this past Saturday at Steubenville High Schooll. Over 50 individuals, with participants and agencies combined, came together for a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting education on mental health issues within the black community.
We sincerely thank the community development branch of the Urban Mission, Boss C Events Legacy Lounges, Eekadesigns Graphic Designs, NAMI Greater Wheeling/NAMI in West Virginia, Brookfield Counseling and Recovery , Steubenville High School, and our guests panelists & presenters for their commitment and effort in making this event a success!
THANK YOU!

04/14/2026

As organizations nationwide mark a month dedicated to educating people about health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities, the Urban Miss

04/09/2026

Attention community partners and health agencies! There's still time to be a part of these scheduled Minority Health Month activities. Join us on April 11th & April 18th for an opportunity to connect with our event participants and share about your services! There is NO COST to participate!

For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 740.282.8010 or email [email protected]!

04/08/2026

EXTENDED DEADLINE!

We have extended the application deadline for our 2026 JOSHUA Home Repair Program to APRIL 30th.

Applications can be picked up at the Urban Mission main office located at 311 N. 6th Street., M-Th, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications:
- be a member of the urban mission food pantry
- own your home
- meet income guideline
- if not a pantry member, must live within a 10 mile radius of service area.

For questions, please call 740.282.8010 or email [email protected]

04/05/2026

An Easter message of Hope from our Executive Director, Rev. Kimberly Arbaugh.

Christ Is Risen!

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04/03/2026

Our main office, food pantry and thrift store will be closed for the Easter Holiday. We will reopen for service on Tuesday, April 7th.

Happy Easter from our family to yours!

04/02/2026

On this Holy Thursday, we commemorate the night Christ showed us that to lead is to serve, and to love is to give. Today, we invite you to join us in saying this prayer and may His sacrifice inspire your path this Maundy Thursday and everyday. ✝