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The Jacksonville Urban League has been working to empower and transform African-American communities since our founding in 1947. Fundamental to our success has been volunteer involvement. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Urban League movement, expanding our reach into our nation's rural, urban and suburban communities.
Our volunteers have helped to increase fundraising efforts, worked as adult mentors to youth, participated in community mobilization projects and supported staff and programs. We continue to provide volunteer opportunities for those who are eager to get involved and become a part of the service tradition that has defined our community and the urban league movement.
I AM EMPOWERED calls for us all to pledge our time, talent and treasure to partner for a better America.
Take the "I AM EMPOWERED" Pledge
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Richard Danford, Ph.D.
Since our historic founding in 1947, the Jacksonville Urban League has worked hard to empower the lives of countless individuals within the community. We are a nonprofit community-based organization and one of over 100 affiliates of the National Urban League, Inc. headquartered in New York City. As we embark on our 65th year of service to the Jacksonville community providing: Education, Employment, Economic and Social Empowerment programs and services, I want to invite you to join us as we continue to work toward our three-pronged strategy:
- Education and Youth Empowerment - Ensuring our children are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century through Early Childhood Education, Youth Leadership Development and College Scholarships programs.
- Employment and Training Empowerment - Preparing individuals to compete in today's competitive job market through job training, workforce readiness and career development.
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Economic and Community Empowerment - Empowering individuals in attaining economic and social equality through home ownership, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, active community service and civic engagement.
Moving forward we have an exciting year planned. In order to help ensure our sustainability we have created a "Five Point Legacy Plan":
- Provide Quality Services to Constituents
- Ensure Organizational Sustainability
- Market Organization's Message, Assets and Services
- Focus on Employee Development and Well-being, Accountability and Quality Interactions
- Build and Maintain Viable and Productive Community Partnerships
Whether you are a first time visitor to Jacksonville, business, resident, worker or developer, we encourage you to contact our facility for a personal tour and/or visit our website to learn more about how to get involved and take the “I am Empowered Pledge”. Your commitment will help Jacksonville’s most vulnerable individuals and families take a first step on a pathway from poverty to economic empowerment.
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