“Help People Help Themselves”

Upland Community Resource Center helps Upland, California residents prevent, stabilize, and recover from disruptive family, employment, and housing events.

Who’s an Ambassador?      What are Their Roles?      How are They Trained?

Here’s How You Can Help:

You can play a vital role in the success of the Christ-Centered Upland Community Resource Center Programs focused on helping people “Get to a Better Place”. Here’s how you can help:

  • Serve as a Shepherd Volunteer
  • Support the UCRC Food Pantry
  • Donate to the Benevolence Fund

SHEPHERD VOLUNTEERS help people facing life disruptions take meaningful steps toward acheiving their personal Success Plan to get to a better place. UCRC Shepherds support others by being Compassionate, Encouraging, Mentoring.

Sign up to attendent a Shepherd Orientation held at the Upland Community Resource Center the first Tuesday of the month. This informative session is from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. You will learn more about the UCRC programs, the Shepherd Training and Support process, and ask questions to determine if the role of Shepherd Volunteer is appropriate for you.

UCRC FOOD PANTRY reduces food insecurity, removing a key barrier to stability and empowering families to focus on next steps toward a better place. Useful Food Pantry donations include Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Applesauce, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Cup Noodles, Beans, Rice, Chili, Tuna.

BENEVOLENCE FUNDS provide compassionate, practical financial help and hope to individuals and families facing urgent needs, guiding them toward stability. All funds are used in conjunction with an intake appointment and an approriate Success Plan to help the recipient get to a better place.

Shepherd Vounteer Orientation Sign-Up
Benevolence Fund Donation

“Disruptions can Lead to Homelessness”

The Upland Community Resource Center connects people to resources. They help people and families “Get To o a Better Place” – all without any judgment – just simple human kindness.

Loss of Employment
Medical Emergency
Elder Care Issues
Addictive Behavior
Family Separations
Job Relocation
Domestic Abuse
Divorce Relocation
Teen Pregnancy
Mental Illness
Under Employment
Sudden Death
Unforeseen Circumstances
Loss of Housing
Disability Issues
Veterans Affairs
Isolation
At Risk Youth
Youth in Transition
Abuse
Hunger