For over 90 years, we have been helping disadvantaged New Yorkers gain access to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena. We encourage you to join the NYUL and take advantage of the many opportunities available to improve the quality of life for you and your community.
The New York Urban League, Inc. (the "League") is one of the local affiliates of the National Urban League, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2010. Through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League accomplishes its mission to improve social and economic conditions and opportunities for African-Americans and other people who face barriers to full participation in American society.
The Fredrick Douglass Awards Dinner was initiated in 1965 to acknowledge and honor leaders in the private and public sectors whose contributions to society serve to eliminate racial barriers and promote opportunities for the disadvantaged. This year's award recipient is Zane Tankel -
Chairman & CEO, Apple-Metro, Inc.
To benefit the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship, become a champion of scholarships for promising NYC students going to college! Today's college students are overburden by student loan debt for education and yet, we know that a college education increases an individual's earning power and changes the kinds of employment opportunities available in the future.
We are asking you and a few good women and men to join our Work. Play Live. Campaign to support the NYUL Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship Fund.
The WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SCHOLARSHIP, one of three scholarships available by the NYUL, is named after Whitney M. Young, Jr. who was the Executive Director of the National Urban League from 1961–1971. Young focused on gaining equality for blacks in business, politics, and improving opportunities for the urban poor. The scholarship of $3,500 memorializes Young's commitment to educational equity young people.
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By becoming a CARD CARRYING member of the New York Urban League, you are letting your community know that you want to join the MOVEMENT THAT EFFECTS CHANGE! Learn more...
Are you between the ages of 21 - 41? Learn more about becoming a NYUL Young Professional Member
The New York Urban League Technology & Education Center aims to increase the level of access and knowledge of career and education opportunities through the use of technology for community members. Click here to learn more about the program and to register for classes!
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