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Since 1979, Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope has served families and individuals across Worcester County and beyond—meeting people at their point of need with dignity, compassion, and care.

Impact isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what changes when someone is no longer alone in a moment of need.

• Families staying stable during unexpected crises
• Neighbors accessing food without stigma
• Immigrants navigating complex transitions with guidance and respect
• Individuals gaining confidence, skills, and hope for what’s next
• Children experiencing joy, inclusion, and relief during the holidays

Access to food is foundational. Urban Missionaries’ Food Assistance Support ensures that individuals and families can meet this basic need with dignity, consistency, and care.

• Families receive reliable access to nutritious food during times of financial strain
• Neighbors are welcomed without judgment or unnecessary barriers
• Individuals experience stability that supports health, employment, and family life
• Community connections are strengthened through respectful, person-centered support

Pastoral Outreach provides compassionate, relationship-centered support to individuals and families navigating grief, isolation, crisis, or major life transitions. This care is rooted in presence, listening, and trust.

• Individuals receive emotional and spiritual support during times of loss, illness, or transition
• People facing isolation experience connection, dignity, and care
• Families are supported through moments of crisis with steady, trusted presence
• Community members find space to reflect, heal, and regain a sense of hope

Immigration Services support individuals and families as they navigate complex legal, cultural, and life transitions. Urban Missionaries provides guidance, referrals, and trusted accompaniment—helping people understand their options and move forward with confidence.

• Individuals receive guidance through unfamiliar and often overwhelming processes
• Families gain clarity and stability during periods of uncertainty
• People are connected to trusted resources, referrals, and advocacy
• Language and cultural barriers are reduced through patient, respectful support

.Vocational Training and Workforce Support focus on helping individuals build confidence, skills, and readiness for employment. Through personalized guidance and encouragement, Urban Missionaries supports people as they take practical steps toward stability and self-sufficiency.

• Individuals gain practical skills that support employment and workplace readiness
• Participants build confidence in communication, interviewing, and professional expectations
• People feel seen, supported, and motivated as they plan next steps
• Pathways to continued education and training are identified and encouraged

.For decades, the Christmas Giving program has been a promise kept. Each year, Urban Missionaries ensures that children and families experience dignity, joy, and relief during the holiday season—no requests left unanswered.

• Children receive gifts and winter coats, ensuring warmth and inclusion during the holidays
• Families experience reduced financial strain during a high-pressure time of year
• Community partnerships are strengthened through volunteer engagement and donation drives
• Parents and caregivers feel supported, respected, and not alone

For many families, Christmas Giving is a reminder that their community sees them—and shows up.

The Little Store provides affordable access to clothing and household essentials in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. More than a thrift store, it is a place where dignity, choice, and community connection come first.

• Individuals and families access essential items without stigma or pressure
• Shoppers experience choice and autonomy in meeting everyday needs
• Donated goods are responsibly reused, supporting environmental sustainability
• Revenue from the store helps fund emergency assistance and community programs

Every purchase helps extend care beyond the store and into the wider community.

Taken together, these programs strengthen individuals, families, and the broader community. Urban Missionaries’ work reduces instability, restores dignity, and builds pathways toward greater resilience and hope.

• Reduced financial burden for low-income individuals and families
• Emergency support during sudden crises such as job loss, illness, or housing instability
• Increased stability for immigrants and refugees navigating life transitions
• Greater access to food, clothing, and essential resources without stigma
• Stronger community connections built through trust, dignity, and shared responsibility
• Environmental sustainability through responsible reuse and redistribution of donated goods

This impact is made possible by a community committed to care, dignity, and shared responsibility.

Impact reflects what changes in people’s lives. Transparency shows how resources are stewarded to support that work. If you’d like to learn more about how funds are used and governed, we invite you to explore our Transparency page.

Be Part of the Impact

Impact happens when a community shows up together. Whether you give, volunteer, or partner with us, your involvement helps make this work possible.