Program areas at National Urban League
Economic empowerment invests in the financial literacy and employability of adults through job training, homeownership counseling and entrepreneurship support.
Health and quality of life empowerment encourages all people to take an active role in improving their wellness and quality of life through participation in preventative measures, health literacy programs, community service projects, and public policy initiatives.
Civic engagement and leadership empowerment encourage all people to take an active role to improve quality of life through participation in community service projects and public policy initiatives.
Education and youth empowerment ensure the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-school programs and college preparation.
National Urban League affiliates offer services in 36 states and the district of columbia, to over 350 communities across the country. These professionally staffed offices are where nul services come to life: where people and their neighborhoods grow, change, and are strengthened. The League's affiliate services department goal is to provide information and training to affiliate ceos, boards, staff, and volunteers to increase their understanding of the League's mission, and to enhance their professional skills and effectiveness.
Civil rights and racial justice empowerment guarantees equal participation in all facets of american society through proactive public policies and community-based programs.