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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).... 

 Every child should have a safe, loving and permanent home, but many do not. Each year in Georgia, thousands of children   become entangled in the juvenile justice and foster care programs because they are victims of abuse or neglect. A large majority of the children are taken from their homes and places in an already overburdened system where they can get "lost" for months and even years.

 

Education

The National Urban League is dedicated to ensuring that our children are well-educated and equipped for economic self reliance in the 21st century. To carry out this mission, the League's affiliates enact programs that serve children from kindergarten through high school, and on through college. The League also helps college students through its scholarship program. The Education Department provides supportive and supplemental services to educational institutions through parent and student activities. Through its many collaborations, the Education Department promotes and enforces positive aspects of youth development.

 

Economic Development and Employment    

       The development on minority-owned businesses is encouraged through coalition building, and in cooperation with business/finance-related institutions and organizations in the tri-community. The League offers employment searches and counseling including intake, assessment, resume preparation, and referral assistance for the unemployment and underemployed in finding meaningful work. The Invest in Youth program provides work as well as an alternative to the streets for youth during the summer months.           

      On-the-Job Training is provided for adults twenty-two (22) years of age and older. Customers must meet eligibility guidelines as required through the referral system of the local one-stop center and have been referred to this provider by WIA intake personnel. For additional information, call our Employment Specialist.

 

Housing Counseling

 Comprehensive housing counseling is provided to families and individuals with emphasis on purchase and retention of primary residence. Regular seminars cover a wide range of home buying information and qualify  attendees for certificates needed for special mortgage programs designed to assist first time homebuyers. Special intervention counseling is provided to those who are in danger of losing their homes.

Invest In Youth

     During the summer months, United Way agencies experience a dramatic increase in the number of clients served – particularly agencies serving children and youth. College students and high school seniors who do not qualify for the city’s regular summer employment programs (because of income requirements) are placed in jobs by the League in United Way agencies. Their salaries are paid through grants. (The League placed 36 students this summer of which 21 were placed at United Way agencies).

Urban League on Location.

        A weekly television show highlighting the current events and community activities in the Columbus community is produced  as an opportunity for businesses to promote and showcase their services to the area. Urban League on Location can be viewed at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning on the local NBC affiliate, Channel 38.

UL GUILD

A volunteer group that provides program and financial support to the agency. Its function is to  strengthen the organization by interpreting its programs and engaging in cultural civic, and social activities. The Guild sponsors the Ebony Fashion Show and provides an annual scholarship for qualified high school seniors.

UL Young Professionals

 

Urban League Young Professionals (ULYP) is an auxiliary organization dedicated to bringing the next generation of leaders into the Urban League movement. The organization serves as an umbrella over dozens of Urban League Young Professional chapters in cities across the country. Through these chapters, thousands of members, ages 21 to 40, work to advance the Urban League agenda through corporate, social and community activism.

Our members believe in economic and social parity, and are working hard to develop proactive and innovative resolutions to the challenges our society faces.

                                   
 

 

Annual Report 2007

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating 37 Years

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