The Mission
To enable and empower African-Americans and others in underserved communities to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
The League promotes economic empowerment through program areas that include education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health and quality of life.
90 Affiliates Across the Country
Leadership: Marc Morial, CEO
Year Founded
People Served Annually
Programming Offered:
- College preparatory classes
- Mentoring activities
- STEM education
- Parental enrichment activities
- Workforce skills development
- Training in starting new businesses
- Homeownership classes
- Foreclosure prevention
- Nutrition education
- Health screenings and assistance securing health insurance
Foundation Goals
Education & Youth Development
Every American child is ready for college, work, and life
Jobs, Entrepreneurship, & Business Development
Every American has access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits
Housing & Community Development
Every American lives in safe, decent, affordable and energy-efficient housing on fair terms
Health & Quality of Life
Every American has access to quality and affordable healthcare solutions
Justice & Civic Engagement
Every American has an equal right and responsibility to fully participate in our democracy and civic processes, and all people have a right to justice and fairness.
Impact
The collective economic impact of the programs and operations of the National Urban League and the Urban League Movement is $1.2 billion per year. Over the past decade, the National Urban League Movement has served more than 22 million individuals in key program areas:
Have been placed in jobs
Have purchased new homes
Have benefited from healthcare services
Have benefited from education services
Have been mobilized in civic engagement and activism
Have been served by Urban League affiliates
Board Members
Employees
Annual Budget