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Multiplying our loaves: A very big Feinstein thank-you!
Above: "The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes," Lee Porter Fabric Art Dear friends, partners, volunteers, and donors: On behalf of everyone here ...

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Urban Kids Update: Summer Learning registration now open
Do you live in the West End Community? Does your rising 4th- or 5th-grade student need extra enrichment and summer learning assistance? This year, ...

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Holy bread: our March thank-you note
Dear friends and supporters: Thank you for supporting Urban Ministry with your donations, volunteerism and prayer this March-April.  As a...

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Join Mr. Feinstein to help us fight hunger this Spring
“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” Hebrews 13:1-2 Dear Friend of Urban Ministry: Love is an action...

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Thank you for giving.
Dear friends and supporters, Recently, I enjoyed a good visit with one of my favorite seminary professors.  She wanted to know more about Urba...

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Starting the year strong - our January thank-you note
Dear friends, We are grateful for your financial support, volunteerism, and prayers this month and all year long. Your gifts sustain our share...

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The season of Advent - our December thank-you note
  Dear friends of Urban Ministry, Thank you for your contribution during the month of December! Thanks to all the volunteers, donors, and p...

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Doing more in the world - our year-end fundraising goal
Dear friends, You’ve no doubt seen local coverage of the recent death of the civil rights hero, the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. He was a great...

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When generosity meets need - the November thank-you note
Dear friend, On behalf of everyone connected with Urban Ministry, thank you for your support during the month of November. Your generosity is great...

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The blessing of Three Kings - our October thank-you letter
Dear friends, Thank you for your contribution to Urban Ministry during the month of October. Your support is crucial to our ministry, and we are...

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The day-to-day work: our September thank-you letter
Dear friends, Thank you for your generous and faithful support of Urban Ministry this September. Your gift will bless us this season as we stretch ou...

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Practicing compassion: the August thank-you note
Each month, we share the thank-you letter that is sent to all donors. Our gratitude extends beyond this list to all those who support us through praye...

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Heartfelt Gratitude: Summer Campaign thank-you note
Dear friends of Urban Ministry, Heartfelt gratitude. These two words convey what we at Urban Ministry hope to express to you for your support du...

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Announcing our 2011 summer matching campaign
"You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving." -Robert Louis Stevenson Dear friends of Urban Ministry:  Love. It...

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Robyn Hyden joins Urban Ministry as Director of Development
Robyn Hyden recently joined the staff of Urban Ministry, Inc. as Director of Development and Communications.  A native of Pelham, Alabama, Rob...

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WOW and THANKS!
WE Gardens will receive $5,500 from Whole Foods for the 5% Day last Friday. It's the largest 5% received by a non-profit from their B'ham store...ever! Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible, and thanks, Whole Foods, and Laura Brooks Bright, for choosing WE Gardens for this special day!

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