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Phone: 405-424-5243
Organization Email: vthompson@urbanleagueok.org
Contact: Valerie Thompson, Ph.D.
Contact Email: vthompson@urbanleagueok.org
Contact Phone: 405-424-5243
Address: 3900 North Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, United States
Website: http://www.urbanleagueok.org  |  
Description: The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered
...[more]The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. 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. The National Urban League employs a five-point approach to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for African Americans. Education and Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care programs and college scholarships. Economic Empowerment invests in the financial literacy and employability of adults through job training, homeownership and entrepreneurship. Health and Quality of Life Empowerment promotes community wellness through a focus on prevention, including fitness, healthy eating and access to affordable healthcare. Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment encourages all people to take an active role to improve quality of life through participation in community service projects and public policy initiatives. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment guarantees equal participation in all facets of American society through proactive public policies and community-based programs.
Services Offered: Employment;
Organization Type: Not-for-Profit
Area(s) of Focus: Disabled Physical; Disabled Psychological; Non Wounded; Military; Families of Military; Civilian; Other;
Service: Army; Navy; Marines; Air Force; Coast Guard; Reserves; National Guard; Active Duty; Special Ops; Other;
Conflict: OEF; OIF; Gulf-War; Vietnam; Korea; WWII; WWI; Other;
Gender Eligibilty: MALE; FEMALE;