Dignity in a Bag
March 13, 2026
Harvey was overburdened by a bitter cocktail of pain and shame, precipitated by the murder of his brother. Following a pattern modeled in his childhood home, Harvey sought solace in
In the heart of neighborhoods challenged by poverty, inner-city churches are at work. Using limited resources, they continue to meet needs in their neighborhoods. Their caring programs help lower crime rates, prevent suicide, and support healthy families. But confronting poverty is a huge challenge, and they can’t meet every need by themselves.
That’s where Cru® Inner City comes in. We partner with churches by providing tools and resources they need to help their communities flourish. When you support Cru Inner City, you help increase the urban church’s capacity to reach more of their neighbors with Jesus’ love and hope.
There are many ways to reach those in the inner city with the hope of the gospel. Whether you’re volunteering, participating in short-term mission trips, or making a long-term commitment as a Cru staff member or partner ministry, your gifts are needed.
Cru Inner City partners with inner-city churches and grassroots ministries across the country, equipping them with tools to create real and meaningful change within their own neighborhoods. View the full list of locations and learn more about how they are transforming their communities.
Our partner churches address the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs of the whole person through Christ-centered relationships and programs.
Our partners work in their own neighborhoods with the support of Cru Inner City resources and training.
Whether you choose to support a specific program or let your gift be used where it’s needed most, your gift can help under-resourced urban churches better serve their communities.
Your time is also a welcome gift — meal boxes and backpacks don’t pack themselves! Individuals and congregations across the U.S. are volunteering to support our work. Find out how you can join them.
Harvey was overburdened by a bitter cocktail of pain and shame, precipitated by the murder of his brother. Following a pattern modeled in his childhood home, Harvey sought solace in
Gabriel Perez was greeting guests during a community outreach when a woman approached in her car. Animated, she yells in his direction. “Where’s Nazari?” came the voice from inside her
As their father lay dying, Jacob used trickery to steal the blessing due his brother Esau. It was the second time he one-upped his older brother, having seized Esau’s birthright