Celebrating Excellence | Black & White Ball 2012 Keynote Speaker: Patricia Sowell Harris More than 300 guests will come together to help the Greater Stark County Urban League celebrate its Annual Black & White Ball. Named for the black and white, black-tie attire worn by its attendees, the organization’s largest fundraiser and one of the city’s premier social events will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and dinner and program at 7 p.m. Pro … [Read More...]
Annual Black & White Ball “Celebrating Excellence” on Saturday, Nov 3
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Financial Literacy Program for Women
In partnership with United Way and CSE Federal Credit Union, Greater Stark County… [more]
Equal Opportunity Day and Scholarship Luncheon Wednesday, May 9 2012
Equal Opportunity Speaker TBA…. Please take the opportunity to assist the Greater… [more]
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Family Financial Literacy Day and Job Hiring
The Greater Stark County Urban League in partnership with Fifth Third Bank EBUS, North West Mutual, ABCD Inc, Ohio University Extension and Susan Komen Foundation NE Ohio When: Fifth Third EBUS Family Financial Literacy Day and Job Hiring Aug 14, 2012 10:00AM-3:00PM at the Greater Stark County Urban League Community Room Why: Mission to empower the community of Greater Stark County with the tools for Financial Health What: Objective -To expand the knowledge and understanding of financial … [Read More...]
Interactive Simulation Helps You Learn Options To Avoid Foreclosure
WaysHome is an interactive video simulation created by Fannie Mae to help you learn about the options to avoid foreclosure. You’ll play the part of a homeowner—in real-life, everyday situations—who is struggling to make their payments and avoid foreclosure. Make decisions about what you should do, and experience the positive outcomes or negative consequences of the choices you make. Helpful tips and advice are also included along the way. You need Adobe Flash Player 10 to view this … [Read More...]
McDonalds and Urban League Team Up For Education
Siegfried Enterprises, owners of Canton area McDonald’s franchises, has provided a grant to Greater Stark County Urban League to offer qualified participants of the organization’s adult GED Program hours of paid employment. The goal of the grant is to provide financial help to program participants while they pursue their diploma. Participants are required to put in at least 10 hours per week working on obtaining their GED. The program will then pay participants for a minimum of 10 hours of … [Read More...]
Hartford School Receives $100,000 Grant – GSCUL Is Lead Agency
The Eisenhower Foundation has renewed a $100,000 grant to continue its full-service community school program at Hartford Middle School in the Canton City School District. Full-service community schools, built around a strong instructional core, offer a wide range of programs and services to support the physical, emotional and social grounds for children to learn. These programs and services may include extended day programs, health care, nutrition and counseling. These schools involve parents and … [Read More...]
Ohio – Next Stop on NUL Jobs Tour
As part of the National Urban League’s War on Unemployment, President and CEO Marc H. Morial will visit Urban League affiliates in Ohio during a national “jobs tour” to promote the League’s 12-Point Jobs Rebuild America Plan and dialogue with community members. “The communities of Ohio and the Rust Belt region have been among the hardest hit by the national jobs crisis,” Morial said. “I’m very pleased to lend my support to important job-creation legislation that will be announced … [Read More...]
