Programs

The UU Urban Ministry operates a variety of programs in Boston:

Roxbury Youth Programs (RYP) is an after-school program focused on helping youth develop the academic, interpersonal and leadership skills that will empower them to be leaders in their families, schools and communities.

Stand High/Stand United (SHSU) is a weekend enrichment program for youth that promotes self-expression through the arts and provides opportunities for youth leadership and personal growth.

Renewal House is a spiritually based emergency shelter that provides support and extensive services for adults and their children escaping from abusive living situations.

United Souls is a support group and network for men in transition.

The UU Urban Ministry also participates in the Ricesticks and Tea collaborative, a monthly Asian Food Pantry that provides culturally sensitive foods for 125 of the neediest families and elderly from Boston’s Asian community. Click here for more information.