by Vella Stroot | Jun 9, 2026 | Press
Urban Strategies Inc. (USI) is advancing efforts to expand economic mobility, entrepreneurship, and community wealth building through a new initiative supported by a $1.2 million grant from Wells Fargo. Through the Wells Fargo grant, USI will expand access to critical...
by Vella Stroot | Apr 29, 2026 | Press
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) awarded a $500,000 impact investment to Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI), a St. Louis-based national nonprofit with experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in disinvested...
by Vella Stroot | Apr 9, 2026 | Press
The 2027 federal budget should do more than balance numbers; it should reflect our shared commitment to a strong, stable, and prosperous nation. At our best, America has always believed in both autonomy and collective investment. We value hard work, but we also...
by Vella Stroot | Apr 3, 2026 | Blog
A Reflection as We Close the First 90 Days of 2026 Ninety days into a new year is a quiet but powerful checkpoint. The excitement of January resolutions has faded. The urgency of daily work has taken over. Calendars are full, deadlines are pressing, and the pace of...
by Vella Stroot | Feb 11, 2026 | Press
New findings from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights show that families in HOPE VI revitalization sites experience significantly improved long-term outcomes when comprehensive community programs are present. For nearly 50 years, Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) has partnered...
