Development

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Each year, the National Urban League and its network of over one hundred affiliates assist more than one million people through life-changing programs in education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, homeownership, financial education, youth leaderships, and health and quality of life.

We can do what we do because of people like you.

Donate

Here’s an opportunity for you to become part of our efforts to eliminate the opportunity gaps existing between African-Americans, whites and other communities of color. By supporting the National Urban League you are contributing to the positive future of millions of African-Americans.

Volunteer

Become a volunteer at any one of the over one hundred local Urban League affiliates across the country or the National Urban League headquarters in New York City.

There are numerous opportunities for all ages, talents and time commitments, including the following:

  • National Urban League Young Professional Program (NULYP)
    The National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) is a National Urban League volunteer auxiliary that targets young professionals, ages 21-40, to empower their communities and change lives through the Urban League Movement. Its mission is to support the Urban Leage Movement through our volunteerism, philantrophy and membership development.
  • The National Council of Urban League Guilds
    The National Council of Urban League Guilds is the national association of volunteer auxiliaries of the Urban League.
  • Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP)
    BEEP is a voluntary partnership between the National Urban League, corporate America, government, non-profits, and other institutions to loan African-American executives to participating colleges as "Visiting Professors."
  • Centennial Volunteers
    The National Urban League will celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2010. We are planning a host of celebratory events and will need many volunteers. Further information coming soon!