General Info

Founded in 1919, the New York Urban League offers a range of community-based services for low-income individuals and families. It provides services to improve the social and economic conditions of African-Americans. The organization offers educational services and provides financial assistance for students. The New York Urban League also offers services related to job training, resume writing and employment assistance. Additionally, it provides individual and group counseling services for the victims of negligence and domestic violence. The organization also arranges for nurses, homemakers and housekeepers for senior citizens. The New York Urban League conducts workshops related to parenting skills, money management, investment and expenditure. It also organizes various events, including dinners and football and golf tournaments. The organization is an affiliate of the National Urban League, which is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multiethnic social service organization. The New York Urban League is located in New York City.