he people of Texas need our help right now as the state navigates unprecedented harsh winter weather conditions that have left nearly 3 million people without power, putting precious lives at risk.

One of the ways you can help is by donating to Urban League affiliates in Texas, who are working on the ground to provide critical relief:

 

Austin Urban League: #LoveThyNeighbor

The Austin Area Urban League continues its emergency donation drive for the housing insecure communities of Austin, Texas.

NEW YORK (February 18, 2021) --  Proceeds from the sale of a new board game that highlights racial inequity in real estate and American society will support the National Urban League’s Housing Division, the creators announced today.

”President Joe Biden has inherited an even worse situation than our nation faced back in 2009: a national health crisis that has led to the deaths of more than 400,000 Americans..."

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, February 17, 2021 – Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, the National Urban League and the Milwaukee Urban League today announced a partnership

The insurgents believed they were doing the duty of their president.

In January, the Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) hosted its 6th Annual Pitch Competition in conjunction with the launch of the UBIZ Venture Capital Small Business Loan Fund. This fund was established to bring tangible solutions to disparities in small business lending for African Americans and other disadvantaged small businesses.

With 2020 having been a very difficult year for business owners, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland celebrated small business owners throughout Greater Cleveland by honoring their commitment and hard work in entrepreneurship. Specifically, the Urban League looked to celebrate business owners who:

The U. S. Treasury Department has authorized another round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to assist businesses and nonprofit organizations that have faced financial challenges related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Urban League of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA) has partnered with Hope Credit Union to assist clients in determining eligibility, completing the application process, and managing the loan forgiveness process. Hope is an experienced SBA-authorized lender and is ready to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations across the Deep South take advantage of this opportunity.

Join the Urban League of Louisiana, Hope Credit Union, and the SBA Louisiana District Office on Tuesday, February 9, from 10:00am-12:00pm for a special webinar to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program. Attendees gain insight on eligibility requirements, required documentation and how to apply! There will also be time for Q&A.