Greater Washington Urban League Employee Directory

Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees

The Greater Washington Urban League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on advancing the economic and political empowerment of Black communities and other historically disenfranchised groups. Through a combination of social work, advocacy, law, and related disciplines, it delivers direct services and public-issue work to thousands of households each year, with programs spanning housing, homelessness prevention, entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, career mobility, youth development, and emergency assistance. The organization operates as a membership-based entity governed by a board of directors and an advisory group, and it collaborates with auxiliary networks to expand its reach, including partnerships with the United Way system in the National Capital Area. Its mission centers on expanding access to citizenship rights and shared opportunities for its communities within the broader civic landscape. 
Based in the District of Columbia, with offices in the District and Prince George's County, Maryland, the Greater Washington Urban League has grown its service area and program offerings over time, including a recent expansion and leadership changes. In 2026, the organization publicly announced collaborations with public health and community groups to support initiatives such as Fatherhood and mind health programs, reflecting ongoing efforts to address social determinants affecting families and communities.

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