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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Who's Hit Hardest by COVID-19? Why Obesity, Stress and Race All Matter

As data emerges on the spectrum of symptoms caused by COVID-19, it's clear that people with chronic health conditions are being hit harder.

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Louisville Urban League Challenge Offers Teens, Young Adults Cash

Teenagers and young adults in Louisville have daily chances to win cash from the Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY).

The organization launched a new social media challenge aimed at promoting social interaction during COVID-19 stay-home orders.

It’s called “Louisville versus Da Rona.”

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Fifty Percent of People Testing Positive for COVID-19 in Kansas City are Black

Jae Bennett began coughing last Saturday afternoon after visiting some Kansas City homeless camps as part of his job with a nonprofit.

By that evening, his dry cough had worsened and his temperature climbed to 104 degrees.

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