Our purpose is to achieve racial and economic equity for Southwestern Ohio
The League's Mission is to help Black people and historically underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, power, civil rights and justice.
ULGSO helps individuals, families, and businesses achieve generational wealth through workforce development and entrepreneurship growth.
ULGSO is committed to fighting for social change and equity in Southwestern Ohio to improve the quality of life for all people.
EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Solid Opportunities for Advancement and Retention (SOAR) - Supports unemployed and underemployed individuals with skill assessment, employment readiness, career exploration, business acumen, barrier removal, and thriving-wage job placement.
Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) - Helps low- to moderate-income households achieve financial stability, establish economic self-sufficiency, and build wealth through financial coaching and workshops.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
African American Business Development Program (AABDP) - Challenges entrepreneurs to explore new leadership concepts and advancement opportunities to stimulate growth and job creation in a highly selective, seven-month training course.
Access to Capital - Grant funding and resources to enable Black- and Brown-owned businesses affected by the pandemic and other barriers to pivot and remain operational. This includes the Resiliency Fund, the Lincoln & Gilbert initiative, and other funding opportunities.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY
Center for Social Justice (CSJ) - The regional catalyst for collaborative police reform efforts in Southwestern Ohio. CSJ engages with community members, police departments, stakeholders, policymakers, and local officials. This initiative operates out of the newly-opened Holloman Center for Social Justice in the heart of Avondale.
LEADERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT
Employment Connection
Register to become a part of The Urban League Experience! We offer free career pathway training programs, financial planning, immediate job placement opportunities, workshops, and more!
We offer In-Person Information Sessions at our Cincinnati Office on Tuesdays at
10 AM and Thursdays at 2 AM.
Cincinnati Office
3458 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 281-9955
Miami Valley Office
907 W. 5th St. 2nd floor
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 226-1513
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