McDonald's Donates $45k Worth of Food to Urban League

McDonald's franchisees in the St. Louis area will deliver more than $45,000 worth of food to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, Mo) to be distributed to people in need.

The food will be dropped off at 2 p.m. April 28 at the Urban League's storage area on Jennings Station Road, according to a press release.

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Urban League Food Giveaway Draws Thousands Throughout St. Louis

Almost 40,000 eggs. About 6,600 cans of corn and green beans. At least 13,000 light bulbs.

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Census 2020: "Making Black Count" During a Global Pandemic

Census Day 2020 came April 1. The global coronavirus pandemic was worsening. It had already forced social and economic shutdowns across America.

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Urban League, COTA Distribute 500 Bob Evan Meals

Hundreds went to bed last weekend with a full stomach thanks to generous efforts from the Columbus Urban League (Columbus, OH), COTA, and Bob Evans.

Lines were wrapped around the Urban League building Saturday, as people waited for the free meal kits from Bob Evans.

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Digital Career Success Series: Laid Off and Looking - April 22

Are you in need of a new job? Join us for a supportive and educational session where you'll learn the strategies for a successful job search after experiencing a lay-off, with guest speaker JT O'Donnell. 

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National Urban League Response to Corona Virus

As you know, the Corona virus has reached 'PANDEMIC' status according to the World Health Organization. 

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Fort Lauderdale Urban League Offering COVID-19 Testing

To learn more about this Affiliate's COVID-19 testing, click here.

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COVID-19: Affiliates in Response

In wake of the current COVID-19 Pandemic our Urban League Affiliates remain on the front lines facing this health crisis head-on. Each week, the Affiliate News Wire will highlight the efforts of a few of our unsung heroes as they continue the mission of 'Empowering Communities and Changing Lives'.

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COVID-19 Small Business Remote Legal Clinic

Hundreds of thousands of small business owners, many of whom already operate on very narrow margins, are struggling with questions about how their businesses will survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only do these businesses provide necessary services in communities all over the country; they provide employment, job training, and other benefits.

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Urban League Host 2nd Food Drive in Two Weeks

Hundreds of cars snaked slowly through city streets Friday (April 10)  to collect donated groceries and supplies as health officials across the region tallied more victims of the coronavirus and urged people to remain home for weekend religious celebrations.

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