Volunteers age 50 and older engage in social service ministry with the poor 20 hours per week.

Urban Partners is based on the concept of partnerships and collaborations with organizations working on social justice issues. It seeks to link university resources, faculty, staff and students to assist as a resource to these community organizations and leaders. This has included service on boards, volunteer service, research and analysis, mentoring and consulting, training and facilitation, speaking out, organizing and demonstrating.