The New York Urban League

Welcome to the New York Urban League Online

For over 80 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 85th anniversary in 2004. 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.

New York Urban League Golf Classic

September 22nd, 2008 - Trump National Golf Club, Westchester, NY

The League’s Golf Classic is now in its 7th year. The event is held in conjunction with the League’s Whitney M. Young Scholarship Football Classic. The Golf classic is a critical fundraising event where the proceeds support the New York Urban League’s mission to continue to serve more than 50,000 New Yorkers through advocacy, education outreach, scholarships, social services, & technical assistance.

NYULYP Backpack to School Drive

Now through the month of August

Beginning the school year with the right tools provides children in difficult family structures with real hope, motivation and encouragement for the educational challenges ahead. The New York Urban League Young Professionals (NYULYP) are hosting the 3rd Annual Back to School Supplies Drive and needs your help. Click here to read more.

The State of Black New York City

Co-Published by Black Equity Alliance and The New York Urban League

As part of the strategy to renew the advocacy work of the New York Urban League, it has been decided to publish the State of Black New York City. The next publication was released on November 29th, 2007 and is currently available for download in electronic format.