Urban Impact's mission is to strengthen families and raise servant leaders by building life changing relationships that encourage good health, quality education, economic opportunity, and Christ-centered faith.

Description:
Urban Impact's mission is to transform the Rainier Valley. We operate primarily through three program divisions. The Micro-Enterprise Development division is engaged in starting for-profit and not-for-profit businesses throughout the community to provide employment, job training and opportunities for ownership. Under this division is Rainier Health and Fitness. Families are encouraged to work on their physical well being by joining this neighborhood gym. Emerald City Outreach Ministries, including the Umoja Community Learning Center at the African American Academy, Stair Step Technology Center, YES Tutoring, Summer Leadership Programs and Bridges Counseling Center focuses on the Rainier Beach neighborhood and the African American community. Urban Impact Rainier Center, including the Mekong Learning Center, Graham Hill Elementary After School Club, and City Kids Summer Day Camp focuses on the Hillman City neighborhood and the Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

History:
Urban Impact was birthed out of the merger of Emerald City Outreach Ministries (ECOM) and Northwest Urban Ministries (NWUM), ending their respective 18 and five year histories.

Contact people:

Steve Bury, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Ryan Schmid, Business & Operations Director, (phone), (email) Diana Robinson, Development Administrator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 722-8869

Address:

7728 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.urbanimpactseattle.org

Directions:

From I-5 South take the Martin Luther King Jr Way exit, staying in the far right lane. Continue on MLK to Henderson Street. Make a right onto Henderson. Continue to first light which is Rainier Avenue. Make. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: #7, #106, , 5 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes