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Urban Missions is focused on building community and connecting local pastors in urban cores across the United States. It targets communities most affected by Covid-19 in the cities of Detroit, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Los Angeles. The program brings together local congregations to create a more unified approach to serving vulnerable communities. We use a cohort format that provides semester-style programming for families (including life skills, education, business, after-school, ESL) and entrepreneurship development in these economically-challenged zones. Key activities of this program include: 1) Establishing a presence and resources to equip and empower leaders. 2) Establishing faith-based community programs whose work is supported by local congregations pooling resources together. 3) Establishing sustainable financing to provide funding for all operational needs of Urban Mission Centers, shifting from a donation-only strategy to purpose-driven entrepreneurial ventures. This project is led by North American Missions within the United Pentecostal Church International.