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Stronger Families. Thriving Communities.
We believe a stable home is the foundation of every child’s future. UCN empowers families through workforce development, community health, and wraparound support — because when caregivers rise, children soar.
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About UCN
Rooted in Community. Driven by Purpose.
Who We Are
The Urban Community Network (UCN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering secure, healthy, and resilient neighborhoods where children and families can flourish. Guided by the wisdom that “It takes a village to raise a child,” UCN holds that reinforcing local support systems is vital for enduring transformation.
Our Mission
“To fortify communities by empowering families through robust workforce initiatives, comprehensive support systems, and strategic collaborative partnerships — creating sustainable pathways toward economic stability and long-term success.”
Impact Statistics
Residents connected to opportunities
Workforce participants
trained
Multi
Workforce & job fairs
hosted
Partnerships across
Houston
Urban Community Network
The BeSuccessful Initiative
Leadership
Infrastructure
Collective Impact
UCN Programs
Building Pathways to Long- Term Success
Our integrated programs address economic stability, community health, and youth development — working together to lift families and transform neighborhoods.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Community Health & Navigation
Community Health & Navigation
Youth & Family Development
Youth & Family Development
Urban Community Network
Executive Director — Tarsha Jackson
Council Member Tarsha Jackson was born and raised in Houston and has dedicated decades to advocating for families, youth justice reform, workforce development, and community empowerment. Determined that no other family should endure what hers did, Tarsha became a fierce advocate for juvenile justice reform and helped…
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Community Health & Navigation
Community Health & Navigation
Youth & Family Development
Youth & Family Development
Urban Community Network
Executive Director — Tarsha Jackson
Council Member Tarsha Jackson was born and raised in Houston and has dedicated decades to advocating for families, youth justice reform, workforce development, and community empowerment. Determined that no other family should endure what hers did, Tarsha became a fierce advocate for juvenile justice reform and helped…
Learn More About The Credible Messangers Movement
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Upcoming Event
Fundraising Reception
- Date: September 10, 2026
- Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- Location: Julia Ideson Library Auditorium
- Address: 550 McKinney Street · Houston, TX 77002
- Parking: Valet parking available
Contact for Questions & Queries
Urban Community Network
Support Families. Empower Communities.
“It takes a village to raise a child — and UCN is committed to building that village, one family at a time.”
For years, UCN has walked alongside families navigating the Harris County juvenile justice and child welfare systems, helping them access resources, complete paperwork, and break cycles of instability. We believe when parents and caregivers are supported, children are positioned for success.
Tarsha Jackson
Director
Tytiana Wilson
Project Manager
Shunte Deckard
Office Manager
Urban Community Network
Client
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Contact Us Today
- Urban Community Network City, St, Zip Houston TX 77060
- 281-335-6017
- info@urbancommunitynetwork.org
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