National Urban League

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, USA
Website: 
nul.org
Founded: 
1910
Areas of Focus: 
Housing / Shelter
Education
Civil Rights / Social Justice
Healthcare / Public Health
Populations Served: 
African-American
About Us
Mission: 

To help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. The League promotes economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.

Programs: 

Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research, and advocacy. Today, the National Urban League has 92 affiliates serving 300 communities in 37 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than two million people nationwide.

industry: 
Nonprofit