This is the time of year when many consider giving a year end financial gift to a charity or nonprofit organization of their choice. During this holiday season, we ask that you consider donating to Greater Stark County Urban League. Our donors, members and supporters helped make 2011 a successful year. In addition to providing core services for employment, education and job readiness, we expanded services to include financial literacy and mental health initiatives. With your year end gift, we … [Read More...]
Consider A Year End Charitable Gift
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Win A $4,500 College Scholarship: Green Initiative Video Contest
The current environmental challenges that we as a people, as a society, as a nation… [more]
Thank You for A Successful Black and White Ball
Vince Watts, the staff and the board of directors of Greater Stark County Urban League… [more]
Urban League turns 90, focuses on jobs – CantonRep.com
By Gary Brown CantonRep.com staff writer Jobs will be the focus of National Urban… [more]
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Win A $4,500 College Scholarship: Green Initiative Video Contest
The current environmental challenges that we as a people, as a society, as a nation and as a global community are facing are HUGE and require solutions that are both BIG and small to solve. It will require input of one and all. And that’s where you come in. The National Urban League (NUL) and Greater Stark County Urban League are committed to tackling the challenges that we all face in this area. Moreover, we know that some of the best and freshest solutions will come from young citizens like … [Read More...]
Thank You for A Successful Black and White Ball
Vince Watts, the staff and the board of directors of Greater Stark County Urban League would like to thank the sponsors and attendees of the 2011 Black and White Ball held on November 19. It was truly a memorable event. Event chairperson and board member Cassandra Thomas, the event committee and the volunteers made this event a night to remember. Special thanks to keynote speaker Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, and to master of ceremonies Steve Perry, President and Executive … [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...]
Urban League turns 90, focuses on jobs – CantonRep.com
By Gary Brown CantonRep.com staff writer Jobs will be the focus of National Urban League President Marc H. Morial when he appears in Canton today to help the Greater Stark County Urban League celebrate its 90th anniversary. Morial will speak twice in Canton as part of the Ohio leg of an ongoing national Jobs Tour to promote the National Urban League’s “12-Point Plan to Put Urban America Back to Work.” “As we enter the third year of the national jobs crisis, it’s clear that the nation … [Read More...]
