Urban Triage is founded and grounded in transformational education and learning that utilizes a framework to support people as they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Our methodology expands self-awareness of the basic structures in which we know, think, and act. From understanding and awareness comes fundamental shifts that directly cause a new kind of freedom and personal POWER, leaving people permanently changed.
"You have changed my life, and I mean that the guidance I received from all of the books, videos, actually practicing what was learned is invaluable. The information you've curated and turned into a class for FREE is beyond unbelievable, and the way you passionately preach and love Black people is so inspiring. How you've created a safe space for Black people to identify and overcome our traumas and connect with each other is POWERFUL. I could go on for days about this woman and her work and how it's given me a new sense of liberation, but I'm going to stop here and say thank you, I believe in you, your mission, and the message, and I'm here for all of it." SHBF participate Click here to learn more.
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We're on a mission to transform culture, institutions, and communities to ensure a humane future.
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September Happenings at Urban Triage
La Follette High School Black Student Union is teaming up with Urban Triage for the Black to School/Homecoming Give Back event. The event will occur on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm at East Town Mall at Inspire Barber College. Urban Triage, La Follette BSU, Smiling Coast, and Vernee Nycole House of Beauty will offer free hairdos and haircuts to students who cannot afford homecoming expenses. Donations will also be accepted to provide nails, dresses, shoes, pants, shirts, and homecoming tickets. If you want to offer barber services or hairdos, please sign up here. If you wish to donate items, please fill out the information form. Volunteers for the event are also welcome--sign up here. If you want to donate food or gift cards, indicate that here, and please get in touch if you have questions. Urban Triage staff will follow up with you after you complete the form. For questions, please email Kwaller@urbantriage.org or Info@urbantriage.org.
Furthermore, if you want to donate to support our partnership, please visit https://urbantriage.org/donate and include La Follette High School in the memo. You can also donate through Cash App or Paypal using the link above and specifying "La Follette High School" in the memo. Let's come together to support our youth and the community. Urban Triage's mission is to integrate the community into schools and into the community, one school at a time. Please stand with us by donating, sharing, and volunteering.
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County Executive Candidate Forum: We're hosting a County Executive Candidate Forum on September 19th from 5 to 6 PM at the UW Partnership Space in partnership with our comrades. Come and ask the tough questions and be informed.
Urban Triage's Founder/CEO Nominated for Impact Award: Community Shares of Wisconsin will celebrate the work of community leaders and organizations “advancing social and environmental justice in our community” at the Community Change-Maker Awards on Thursday, Sept. 19. This hybrid event will take place both in person at Union South and online. Our CEO, an inspiring leader who founded Urban Triage in 2019 to address issues such as state violence, mass incarceration, housing shortages, and police brutality, will be honored with the Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award.
Specialty Crop Workgroup Update: We are thrilled and honored to be gearing up for the harvest and processing of our hemp plants this month. In addition, we are eagerly looking forward to the entrepreneur business pitches scheduled for this month. Successful participants will receive a $2500 seed grant to support their vision and goals.
Our Impact
Provided more than $30.1 Million in rental support and other COVID-19 relief efforts
More than 17,469 individuals and small businesses were served through our coordinated services and efforts.
10,104 families supported
18,340+ meals provided to the community
Housing Navigation Services
Housing Navigation Services (HNS) is an initiative created in partnership with Dane County Human Services. Our mission is to provide compassionate, caring, and culturally conscious services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. For more information, please click here.
Housing Resource List
Urban Triage is excited to roll out our Housing Resource List, replacing the Dane County Vacancy List. The List is not all-inclusive; it is a resource for searching for housing options. Please feel free to print the PDFs below or use our online search option, which is located here.
Many apartments recorded on our Housing Resource List are within the Fair Market Rates (FMR) for Dane County, WI. HUD established these rates to identify affordable housing options.
Please note that Urban Triage and our Housing Navigation Specialists are not responsible for the conditions, terms of leases, or quality of management services of the housing units listed. You are responsible for inspecting and obtaining information about the housing and management services you are interested in. Please be aware that most units listed here are advertisements from the Internet and other online sources.
Below are the housing resources by bedroom:
What Has Urban Triage Been Up-to in August?
August Highlights:
Agriculture Program: We've given out (for free) about 1100 pounds of fresh organic produce weekly from our farm. This significant contribution has profoundly impacted the community, providing nutritious food and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Community Reach: We've attended roughly 12 community events and pop-ups, providing resources, support, and organizational information. Our housing initiatives have served over 208 people in the last 30 days. We've placed folks living on the street in permanent housing and built relationships with landlords, providing direct access points to housing for vulnerable community members. Of the community members served, we've placed 6 youths into permanent housing.
Future Initiatives to Come: We are working on our interstate collective, a new project across Wisconsin, in partnership with Black-led organizations centered on youth homelessness via HUD funding. Our emerging adult house is almost ready to go. All renovations are complete except in the basement. Once mitigations are completed, we'll announce our program staff and hold a press conference in conjunction with Dane County Human Services.
Impact Progress: Our 4th Annual Kickback Event was a resounding success, with approximately 3000 people in attendance. This event, filled with family fun and community spirit, was a testament to our ability to unite people and express our gratitude to the community.
Urban Triage manages over 6 housing programs. All our housing programs provide services for individuals and families who are homeless by HUD standards (living in their car, shelter, or on the streets) or who are facing imminent homelessness. Please visit the tab at the top of the website called Our Work for more information and eligibility requirements.
Supporting Healthy Black Families Workgroup
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OUR SHBF WORKGROUP STARTS OCTOBER 5TH - SIGN UP NOW!
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Our Supporting Healthy Black Families (SHBF) Workgroup starts October 5th! SHBF is a 12-week personal leadership and change workgroup that empowers and inspires breakthroughs and transformation in Black people, families, and communities. Our workgroup is known for its life-changing impact, and our curriculum is like no other. If you commit to the workgroup, your life will improve.
We meet every Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m. at 2312 S Park St. Lunch is provided for FREE. Workgroup attendees receive a weekly stipend of $50, paid monthly via Bill.com, for completing homework and attending sessions.
Sign Up here.
We focus on three areas of learning:
- Cognitive Learning: This refers to acquiring knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking about racism, brain structure, parenting, child development, and local issues.
- Social and Emotional Learning: This refers to trauma recovery, social connectedness, shared values and responsibilities, empathy, solidarity, respect for differences and diversity, and a sense of responsibility for one's future.
- Behavioral Learning: Refers to learning from experiences and understanding what you want based on what you don't want. It also involves intentionally and deliberately creating experiences to develop new habits and a new reality.
Urban Triage is Hiring!!
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Would you like to work for an organization that empowers and inspires transformation in you and pushes you to new heights? Urban Triage is it!
We're looking to hire highly motivated self-starters who are comfortable centering Black voices and communities.
We have great benefits, including a $5K to $10K employee wellness plan, dental insurance, life insurance, vision, and eight weeks of paid time off. We also offer overtime for our hourly employees and in-house personal & professional development. We pride ourselves in hiring the people we serve. Don't have a degree but have the will to learn and grow? This is the place for you. We are the people's side of nonprofits.
Executive leadership is offered additional benefits of long-term disability and deferred compensation.
If you are interested in any of these positions, have any questions, or would like a copy of the job description, please email us at info@urbantriage.org.
Sustainability Starts with You
WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH SO FAST
We have made bold requests, designed and implemented revolutionary programs, and changed the lives of many families by providing them with permanent housing. We have also inspired and empowered advocacy, leadership, and cooperation, and as a result, we are directly impacting health disparities. All of our work is made possible by recurring donations and volunteers. If you want to support the life-changing initiatives of Urban Triage, please consider becoming a recurring donor today!