Jacksonville Urban League Gets $2M To Help Construct Community and Veterans Empowerment Center

By National Urban League
Published04 AM EDT, Sat May 18, 2024
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U.S. Rep. Al Lawson presented the $2 million check on Wednesday.

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A local organization that supports and empowers veterans just received more funding to help with their mission.

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson presented a $2 million check on Wednesday to the Jacksonville Urban League Economic Community Development Foundation Community and Veterans Empowerment Center. The funds are from Congress’ 2022 Community Project Funding.

Lawson’s office said the money will help with the “renovation and construction of the Community and Veterans Empowerment Center. The facility will be designed as a service and community center focusing on research, mental health service, training, and technological veteran’s experience to support veterans and their families.”

The Urban League said the programs and services that will be offered at the center include veterans counseling, health and wellness activities and education on topics such as parenting, family literacy, homeownership and entrepreneur support.

 

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