Urban League Of Southern Connecticut

MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT IS TO ENABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITY GROUPS TO SECURE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE AND PARITY.

VISION: THE VISION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT IS TO UNIFY, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPMENT.

Description:
We offer a variety of programs to help with the above:

HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE URBAN LEAGUE’S HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES THAT SUPPORT LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE EVER CHANGING FINANCIAL MARKETS SO THAT THEY MAY PURCHASE AND RETAIN A HOME, AVOID FORECLOSURE, REPAIR DAMAGED CREDIT OR PLAN FOR COLLEGE EDUCATION AND/OR RETIREMENT. THE KEY ISSUES ADDRESSED ARE:
• Homebuyer Education and Counseling
• Sustainable Housing - Post-purchase Education and Counseling
• Budget and Credit Counseling
• Financial Education and Counseling
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Small Business Planning

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE URBAN LEAGUE’S WORKFORCE PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH AND ADULTS FOR THE DEMANDS OF THE WORLD OF WORK. MANY LACK AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS INCLUDING PROPER DRESS, ATTITUDE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME. OFTEN THOSE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE DO NOT SEE THE CORRELATION BETWEEN EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AS WORKPLACE TRAINING OR INDIVIDUALLY AND INCLUDE:
• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Office Suite 2007: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER AND OUTLOOK
• Interviewing for Maximum Results
• Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
• QuickBooks for Professionals

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: FOUNDED ON THE PREMISE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT’S NULITES CHAPTER IS DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF YOUTH IN TODAY'S SOCIETY WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. TO FURTHER COMPLIMENT THE NULITES CHAPTER, THE URBAN LEAGUE’S YOUTH PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP FOR TOMORROWS LEADERS.
• NULITES – Stamford/Greenwich, Bridgeport/Norwalk, or New Haven
• Financial Education for Youth
• Microsoft Office Suite 2007: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER AND OUTLOOK
• Starting Your Own Business

History:
Since 1969, the Urban League of Southern Connecticut has helped residents of Southwestern Fairfield County improve their economic situations. Through its programming, the League seeks to empower individuals and families as they create brighter futures for themselves and build stronger communities.

The League has historically been an African-American-led organization, but today we serve a diverse population of adults and youth without regard to ethnicity or race. Increasingly, we work with individuals who have arrived in our community from all over the world. Each year the Urban League of Southern Connecticut serves over 2500 people who participate in our programs, take advantage of our services, and build new friendships with fellow Urban Leaguers and our dedicated staff members.

We believe that the visionaries who founded the Urban League of Southern Connecticut more than 35 years ago would be extremely proud of their organization as it marches forward into the twenty-first century. Over time, the League has become-and will continue to be-a significant, valued community-service organization in the Fairfield County area. Our true work transcends the programs and services that we provide. In addition to touching individual lives, we seek to strengthen the communities in which we work. Through our work, we desire to live up to our predecessors' visions and make proud all those women and men who are part of the "Urban League Family."

Contact people:

Dana Palmer, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) Virginia Spell, Vice President, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203) 406-0008

Address:

46 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT 06901 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ulsc.org

Miscellaneous Information

Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18?
	Yes

Last updated on February 4, 2009