The 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival is happening Sunday, September 27, from 3–8 PM at the Farley Center in Verona. Read the recent Isthmus feature highlighting this year’s celebration of food justice, urban agriculture, Black joy, and community power — with free food, live entertainment, family activities, fresh produce, and more.

Join Urban Triage for the 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 27, from 3–8 PM at the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability in Verona. This free community celebration brings together food justice, urban agriculture, Black joy, and community power with live music, DJ Pain 1, African drummers, family activities, bounce houses, tractor rides, free food, fresh produce, complimentary wine and beer for adults, and more. Free wheelchair-accessible shuttle service will also be available to and from the farm. Come celebrate five years of agricultural achievement, community impact, and the power of growing together.

Urban Triage’s 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival is back on September 27, bringing food, music, family fun, agriculture, and community together at the Farley Center in Verona.

Urban Triage’s 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival is a free community celebration of food, agriculture, culture, and connection. Join us Sunday, September 27, from 3–8 PM at the Farley Center in Verona for live music and entertainment, family activities, free food, fresh produce, pumpkins, and more. With accessible shuttle service and activities for all ages, the festival is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the harvest.

Urban Triage's fifth annual Harvest Festival has been postponed after heavy overnight rain left the event site in poor condition. The free community celebration will now take place on Sunday, September 27, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability in Verona. Everything planned for the original date is still on the schedule, including food, live music, children's activities, and local vendors. We look forward to gathering with you next Sunday to celebrate the season together.

September 16, 2026 | News Coverage

WisPolitics covered Urban Triage’s concerns surrounding the 2027 Dane County Department of Human Services budget and the potential impact of proposed funding reductions on housing and youth services.

The coverage highlighted $321,000 in Urban Triage funding at risk and the organization’s call for community members to speak up about the importance of housing navigation, youth support, and other services that help people experiencing housing instability and homelessness.

During the first six months of 2026, Urban Triage recorded more than 14,000 community connections, including nearly 12,000 triage conversations through calls, texts, and email.

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September 2026 | News Coverage

As Dane County works through a challenging 2027 budget process, Urban Triage joined community organizations and county leaders in calling attention to what proposed reductions could mean for people who rely on housing, youth, and human services across our community.

On September 16, the Dane County Board held a public hearing on the Department of Human Services’ 2027 budget request. The hearing gave community organizations an opportunity to speak directly about the services they provide and the impact that changes in county funding could have on residents.

Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson spoke during the hearing about the importance of investing in both emergency shelter and the services that help people achieve longer-term housing stability.

Urban Triage's 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival celebrates five years of food justice, community power, and Black joy, featuring live music, family activities, free food, and fresh produce from the farm at the Farley Center.

Our 5th Annual Urban Harvest Festival is a celebration of five years of agricultural achievement, community impact, Black joy, and economic empowerment. Join us Sunday, September 27, from 3–8 PM at the Farley Center in Verona for free food, fresh produce, live entertainment, family activities, and a day centered on the power of community, agriculture, and bold futures.

Urban Triage's free Harvest Festival turns five this September 19, drawing nearly 3,000 people to the Farley Center for a day of live music, farm-fresh food, and family fun, all while the organization expands free produce access across Madison neighborhoods.

Urban Triage's 2026 Golden Hour Gala raised $50,000 to support vital community programs, including youth support services, housing case management, and agriculture initiatives that educate the public about sustainable farming, food systems, and entrepreneurship. The event also celebrated Black leadership and community impact, bringing together supporters committed to investing in a stronger, more equitable future.

Madison transitional home helps young adults prepare for independent living after foster care

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Madison home helps young adults leaving foster care and find independence

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Urban Triage hosted a homelessness awareness event Tuesday on the Wisconsin State Capitol Square as part of The Big Share 2026, the organization's most critical day of collective action and giving.

Community members gathered around Capitol Square on Tuesday for "Seen and Unseen," an immersive event organized by Urban Triage and designed to shed light on the struggles of those experiencing homelessness by allowing participants to live out the homeless experience for a day.

Local housing officials await the outcome of a federal lawsuit that blames the Trump administration for cutting housing programs for vulnerable groups.

365 Amplified covers WI politics, nonprofit fallout, Luna’s expansion & Urban Triage’s “Seen & Unseen” on homelessness.

MADISON (WKOW) – As temperatures in Madison dip to dangerous lows this week, those experiencing homelessness are in desperate need of emergency shelter.

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.

Families gathered at Urban Triage at 2312 South Park Street for the school supplies giveaway.

Madison nonprofit Urban Triage will host its annual Back to School Supply Giveaway on Sept. 15 from 2-6 p.m. at its 2312 S. Park St. location.

Urban Triage's Emerging Adults Transitional Home stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to Madison's youth.

Since its founding in 2019, Urban Triage has remained steadfast in its mission to empower and uplift vulnerable communities and communities of color in Dane County.

Brandi Grayson, CEO of Urban Triage, highlights the organization’s mission to uplift marginalized communities in Madison through transformative programs.

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Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson describes the group's Unhoused Youth Initiative and providing a transitional living space on Madison's north side for young adults who have aged out of  foster care.