LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE
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Mission Statement
The Louisville Urban League assists African Americans and other marginalized populations in attaining social and economic equality through direct services and advocacy.
About This Cause
THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, community service organization dedicated to eliminating racism and its adverse impacts on our community. Our mission is to assist African Americans and other marginalized populations in attaining social and economic equality through direct services and advocacy in the areas of education, employment, housing, family development, and community development. In 1920, just 10 years after what would become the National Urban League, the Louisville Urban League was founded and became a member agency of the local Community Chest. Elwood Street, serving as temporary chairman, appointed a five-person committee to create the framework for the local Urban League. The agency started with $1,000 raised by community residents at a public dinner. Incorporated in August 1921, the Urban League of Louisville for Social Service Among Negroes eventually became the Louisville Urban League. The leadership of the Louisville Urban League developed a strategic plan to create and nurture enduring relationships between the League, community leaders, public officials, and the business sector. In fact, the Louisville Urban League is the oldest HUD-certified housing counseling agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For nearly 100 years, the Louisville Urban League has been a consistent voice and a liaison for the city’s under-served and minority populations. It will continue to address current issues and challenges with steadfast and sustainable solutions through direct services and advocacy in the areas of Jobs, Justice, Education, Health and Housing.