Urban League Secures $1.6 Million Funding to Expand Vital Community Initiative

The Urban League of Union County (Elizabeth, NJ) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded more than a third of the $3.9 million funding package secured by Representative Rob Menendez to serve the citizens of Elizabeth, New Jersey. As part of the appropriations bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden as part of the final spending package for fiscal year 2024, the organization is set to receive a total contribution of $1.6 million. The funds will be used in the continuing development of the Urban League of Union County's Workforce Project.

Using its portion of the budget earmarked for Community Project Funding, The Urban League of Union County intends on acquiring and constructing a state of the art facility dedicated to workforce development programs for underserved communities, including low income individuals and returning citizens in Union County. Proposed by Rep. Rob Menendez in 2023 and strongly supported by Senator Bob Menendez, this initiative marks a significant milestone for the Urban League of Union County, coinciding with its 80th anniversary.

"This funding represents a transformative opportunity for our organization and the communities we serve," said Crystal Orr, President/CEO of the Urban League of Union County. "We are thrilled to start this project during our 80th anniversary. It is time for the Urban League to have a home—a dedicated space where we can continue our legacy of service and provide essential resources to those who need them most."

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