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The Urban Mission is dedicated to improving the standard of living in Jefferson County, New York and surrounding areas. We provide essential services such as food, recovery assistance, and support to those facing poverty, food and housing insecurity, and mental health challenges. Through strong community partnerships and advocacy, the Mission collaborates with social service organizations to help individuals build resources and achieve a higher quality of life.

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A happy family of three, including a man with gray hair and a beard, a woman, and a young girl, all smiling and hugging outside a house on the front steps.
Aerial view of residential neighborhood with houses, streets, and green lawns, some with solar panels on roofs.
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324 

people received housing assistance last year

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1,971 

people obtained assistance with basic household needs last year

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6,466

people benefitted from our food pantry last year (more than 50% were children)

Our Programs

  • Blurred image of a living room with a white sofa, pillows, a potted plant, and sheer curtains in the background.

    HOUSING ASSISTANCE

    Support for those unhoused or experiencing housing instability.

  • People serving themselves food from a buffet, with hands holding plates and food trays visible.

    FOOD ASSISTANCE

    Our food pantry and Food Sense programs provide meals to individuals and families.

  • A group therapy session with four people seated in a circle, a man with a beanie and gray shirt appears to be speaking or listening intently.

    CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE

    Funded by donations, these services help meet needs not covered by traditional assistance programs.

  • A woman and young girl sitting on a bed with a teddy bear, embracing each other in a cozy, brick-walled room.

    RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

    Support services and resources to pave the road to recovery.

  • A younger woman is handing a paper bag to an elderly woman through a window, possibly with food delivery or gift exchange.

    MEALS ON WHEELS

    Enabling seniors to live safely and independently with daily meal delivery.

  • Interior of a community care center with a reception desk decorated with Valentine's Day hearts and garlands, two women working behind the counter, and seating area with two armchairs and a picture wall.

    CARE CENTER

    A collaborative location bringing together local, non-profit agencies to aid those in need.

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