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 Black 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, we are dedicated to uplifting vulnerable communities through impactful initiatives. Our efforts have resulted in significant achievements, including the provision of fresh produce and educational opportunities. Together, we are fostering a brighter 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.
Urban Triage Game Night
Dinner & Game Night Benefitting Urban Triage
Come play Spades, Euchre & more for a chance to win great prizes.
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
News 3 Now takes down story incorrectly citing disparity in Urban Triage accounting
News 3 Now has removed an article reporting a $200,000 disparity in the financial statements of Madison-based nonprofit Urban Triage from its website pending an editorial review.
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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