Urban League of Greater Philadelphia

Public Policy OfficesPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees

Since its inception in 1917, the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia has steadfastly labored to shape the trajectory of history, emerging as a venerable affiliate of the National Urban League—a cornerstone within the pantheon of the nation’s oldest and most expansive community-based movements devoted to uplifting underserved urban communities. Within the sanctum of our collective aspirations, we fervently believe in the supremacy of shared dreams over the divisive elements that seek to fracture our unity. The realization of economic autonomy and upward social mobility materializes only when the threads of collaboration are deftly woven between individuals, civic entities, corporate entities, and public stewards. In our capacity as a nonprofit bastion of civil rights and advocacy.

Our Mission
To help Black-Americans and others in historically underserved and marginalized communities achieve their highest level of social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. Urban League of Philadelphia promotes economic empowerment through youth education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development and reentry, entrepreneurship, health equity, and quality of life.
 
Our Purpose
To eliminate racial segregation and discrimination and helping Black-Americans and those historically disenfranchise to participate in all phases of American life. In the Greater Philadelphia Region, we stive to have more inclusion in homeownership, small businesses, and family sustaining jobs. Providing support for those formerly incarcerated, youth education, community scholarships, health and wellness, and protecting the right to vote.

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