KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Urban Alliance is getting ready to begin a search later this year to fill its Executive Director seat.
Chris Pompey will step down from the position in early 2023 after leading the organization for nearly two years. Prior to the Executive Director role, Pompey served as the organization’s Director of Prevention.
“Chris faithfully led the organization, helping to navigate through the pandemic and the many challenges those within our neighborhoods faced,” said Terra Bautista, Urban Alliance Board President. “He departs on the best of terms, and we wish him well as he focuses full-time on his passion of expanding addiction and recovery services in Kalamazoo,” said Bautista, who added that senior leadership members will continue to support the daily operations of the organization, its staff, and its initiatives focused on combating gun violence, youth intervention, workforce development, and providing support services to varied populations such as those suffering from substance abuse issues, individuals experiencing homelessness, and more.
Urban Alliance serves as a partner of Hub ONE which, along with Prevention Works, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, serves as a collaborative nonprofit effort to create a shared system of infrastructure, resources, and community support to address the impact of inter-generational poverty in Kalamazoo.
Founded in 1999, Urban Alliance is located at 1009 East Stockbridge Avenue in the city’s Edison neighborhood.
The organization recently purchased the former United Methodist Church it has called home since 2015.
More information on Urban Alliance, Incorporated, its services, and volunteer opportunities, can be found online at urbanalliancekalamazoo.org, or by connecting with the organization via phone at 269-348-0978.
