To enable AfricanAmericans and others in underserved communities
To enable African-Americans and others in underserved communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. WHO WE ARE Historic civil rights organization providing free, direct services to African Americans and minorities Network of 90 Affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia Two millions individuals in 300 communities served each year National leader influencing civil rights policy and legislation through our Washington Bureau Localized services with accountable, standardized, centralized and data-informed national management structure WHAT WE DO Provide access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits Prepare youth for college, work, and life Ensure safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing on fair terms Improve access to quality and affordable health care solutions Promote equal rights and responsibility to fully participate in our democracy and civic processes, and all people have a right to justice and fairness
OUR VISION HOW ARE WE UNIQUE National Urban League is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in America. NUL seeks to move the needs towards equality for all Americans by: As the national leader in the fight for equality, NUL proudly invests in: Professional Development to ensure affiliate staff are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to execute effective programs Scalable, Innovative Programs include wrap-around services and are continually adapted to meet constituent needs Impactful Partnerships with government and the nation’s leading corporations and foundations help craft unified solutions to the nation’s most pressing civil rights issues NEXT STEPS 1 Resourcing Affiliates to deliver impactful programs locally 2 Advocating for national legislation and policy for lasting change 3 Raising awareness of civil rights issues faced by urban communities BECOME A PARTNER Each year, more than 100 of the nation’s leading corporations and foundations partner with the National Urban League to affect real change locally. Each partnership is customized to achieve maximum impact and accomplish our shared goals. • Schedule a meeting. • Visit an affiliate. Partnership opportunities include: • Tour headquarters. • Attend an event. 1. 2. 3. 4. Dennis G. Serrette Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships Officer 212 -558 -5445 dserrette@nul. org Sponsor an event Support a program Fund policy work Provide general support Together with our partners, we help empower underserved communities and change lives.
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