Urban League to Hold Lottery for Eight New Affordable Homes in Newark

On Monday, September 16, the Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation (ULEC) will hold a lottery for eight newly developed two-family homes in Newark’s Fairmount neighborhood.

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Urban League Helping Over 1,500 Students Through Annual Scholarship Fair

On the morning of Tuesday, September 24, Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) hosted the 18th installment of its Annual Scholarship Fair. The fair was once again held in Indiana University Northwest’s Savannah Fitness Center. Over 1500 students from across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties attended the event.

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Culinary Talent Receives $10,000 for Business: ‘They Helped Me Keep the Faith’

Greater Washington Urban League’s (Washington, DC) By Our Hands hosted an award ceremony to grant eight culinary talents $10,000 to help sustain their businesses amid a rocky economy on Sept. 21. 

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Urban League Uplifts Nashville's Workforce with Training Opportunities

Nashville’s unemployment rate has reached a record low of 3%, but a new study from the Congressional B

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Columbia Events Spotlight Youth Scholarships, Support for Parents

Two events in Columbia are shining a light on faith and investing in the youth in our community.

United House of Prayer celebrated its 98th Annual Holy Convocation, emphasizing youth involvement in the marching band and awarding scholarships for academic achievement.

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Urban League of Rochester’s 5th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM Summit

The Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY) is proud to announce its 5th annual INTERRUPT RACISMTM Summit, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union. This year’s event, the area’s premier anti-racism conference, will be held in-person on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

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Urban League Preps Students for New Year at 22nd Annual Shoes for School Event

Approximately 6,500 people attended the Knoxville’s Area Urban League’s (Knoxville, TN) 22nd annual Shoes for School, which provides new shoes and school supplies for children and connects families with valuable community resources.

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Pinellas County Urban League Helps Residents Survive Hot Weather

ST. PETERSBURG (Dec. 5, 2023) - The Pinellas County Urban League (St. Petersburg, FL) has played a pivotal role in administering the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps residents make vital improvements on their home.

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Hard Rock Casino and Urban League Announce New Scholarship Program for HS Grads

Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana and The Urban League of Northwest Indiana (Gary, IN) have united to support up to 30 local high school graduates in their pursuit of earning a degree from Indiana University Northwest.

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New Health Equity Effort to Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Black Men

A new initiative from the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (Boston, MA) aims to increase access to mental health services for Black men, a group often left out of behavioral healthcare.

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