Empowering Vulnerable Communities through Transformational Education, Direct Services, and Advocacy
At Urban Triage, we envision a world where everyone has the freedom, resources, and support to heal and self-actualize.
I have ended up in the streets just fell on hard time and Urban Triage stepped in to help me get some housing.
JEROME ELLIS
Urban Triage Cliente
Partnerships
Our Valued Partnerships
Urban Triage is rooted in collaborative, cooperative, and strategic partnerships that include grassroots organizations, institutions, and systems.
Housing & Basic Needs Support
Housing Support Programs vs Rent Assistance
At Urban Triage, we are dedicated to empowering vulnerable families through comprehensive support services. Our initiatives have provided substantial assistance to households in need, ensuring that everyone has access to essential resources. Together, we are creating a ripple effect of positive change in our community.
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Vulnerable Families Programs Impact
Transforming Communities Through Supporting Healthy Families Programs
At Urban Triage, our Supporting Healthy Families curriculum is dedicated to strengthening and uplifting families through structured, culturally centered education. Our work equips participants with practical skills in wellness, communication, emotional regulation, and family stability, while also addressing immediate needs through access to fresh produce and meaningful educational opportunities. Together, these efforts are building the foundation for healthier households, empowered individuals, and thriving communities, fostering a brighter, more equitable future for all.
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HOUSING INITIATIVES IMPACT
Transformative Results from our Unhoused Neighbors Initiatives
At Urban Triage, we stand with vulnerable families facing crisis and systemic barriers. Our work delivers what’s long been denied—fresh food, education, stability, and support that restores dignity, power, and possibility. Together, we’re not just providing services—we’re breaking cycles and building stronger futures.
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What We Do
Our Services
Our programming is responsive to the needs of our communities, combining direct services with transformational education, social connection, wraparound support, and direct advocacy.
Direct Services
Housing Navigation for Unhoused Neighbors
Outreach Services
Rapid Rehousing and Scattered Transitional Units
Housing Stability Support to Prevent Homelessness
Housing Services for Youth
Transformational Education
For Youth
For Adults
For Elders
For Co-Conspirators
Agricultural Initiatives
For Families
For Farmers
For Hemp Processors
I’ve been living in my last home now for the last six months... Thanks to Urban Triage for the assistance they gave me.
DARRIN JOHNSON
Urban Triage Cliente
Our Upcoming Events
Join Our Celebrations
Discover the vibrant events hosted by Urban Triage that bring our community together. From educational workshops to festive gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Community Love Job Fair
This is more than a job. It's a calling to be part of work that is seen, felt, and lasting. Your next chapter, and meaningful impact, start here
At Urban Triage, your work isn't theoretical, it changes lives. Every day, we show up for communities that are too often overlooked, and we do it with purpose, heart, and integrity.
Seen & Unseen: A Homelessness Awareness Experience
This is not an exhibit you observe from a distance. It is an experience meant to be felt.
“Homelessness isn’t just the absence of housing, it’s the accumulation of trauma, broken systems, and missed chances to intervene. Seen & Unseen exists to make the invisible visible, to tell the truths we’ve been conditioned to ignore, and to remind us that behind every statistic is a human life worthy of dignity, care, and sustained support.” Brandy Grayson, CEO & Founder, Urban Triage
Seen & Unseen: Truth Lives Beyond the Headlines
"Black women are too often visible only in their suffering and invisible in their resilience effort, and worth."
Our Founder & CEO is honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker for Black Herstory Day ’26 at the Eclipse Center in Beloit.
Mark Your Calendars for a Powerful Opportunity to Change Young Lives!
Community Shares of Wisconsin's annual day of giving.
As Dane County's unique provider of comprehensive support services, we're especially focused on empowering youth aging out of foster care during their critical transition to independence.
Save the Date for our 2026 Black Brilliance Gala happening on Saturday, August 8th, 2026!
We will be hosting our community at The Sylvee in 2026 so stay tuned for updates on our LIVE R&B performances!
This carefully curated evening seamlessly blends luxury with social impact, creating an experience that celebrates both style and substance.
5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival!
Celebrating five incredible years of agricultural achievements and transformative community impact!
This extraordinary celebration of urban agriculture brings together collaboration and community, centering families, Black joy, and economic empowerment like never before.
Our Recent Stories
Latest Updates from Urban Triage
Stay informed about our community initiatives and events.
'In weather like this, it's really a matter of life or death': Shelters see more clients with extreme cold
MADISON (WKOW) – As temperatures in Madison dip to dangerous lows this week, those experiencing homelessness are in desperate need of emergency shelter.
Giving Tuesday 2025: A Community Comes Together to Raise Over $33K for Youth in Need
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, Urban Triage raised over $33,817.00 to support young people in Dane County who are aging out of foster care and facing the very real threat of homelessness
ECHO Suites Madison to provide emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness
Urban Triage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable families and individuals, is partnering with ECHO Suites, located on Madison’s East Side, to provide emergency housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Everything You Need to Know About Us
Here are our most frequently asked questions
Urban Triage is a Black-led, community-centered nonprofit based in Dane County, Wisconsin. We provide transformative education, housing support, and direct services designed to empower individuals and families to heal, thrive, and lead within their communities. Our work centers on self-sufficiency, self-knowledge, and systemic change.
We operate from a lens of radical Black love and community accountability. We meet people where they are — with compassion, honesty, and resources that create real change. Our programs don’t just offer aid; they build skills, confidence, and independence.
We serve individuals and families — primarily in Dane County — who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, housing instability, or other systemic barriers. We focus on Black and marginalized communities while welcoming anyone seeking support or partnership.
Our main office is in Madison, Wisconsin. Visit our Contact page for our current address, hours, and directions.
You can call, email, or fill out the contact form on our website.
Email: info@urbantriage.org
Phone: (608) 299-4128
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