The Urban League of Central Carolinas is a multi-service, non-profit Agency, organized in 1978. Its mission is to promote financial stability among African-American families and others, and racial inclusion in our community. Our range of programs can benefit anyone in need of education, skills training, career development, employment services, and youth programs. We serve persons from all economic levels  - from area professionals to those living within designated  "fragile" and "at risk" neighborhoods.  The Urban League has always been stalwarts for advocacy on behalf of its' constituency. We have something for most everyone. Having served over 25,000 people, we proudly celebrate 30 years of service to this community.

Urban League of Central Carolinas Fact Sheet

• Incorporated in 1978 as a 501c3,  the Urban League of Central Carolinas is an affiliate of the National Urban League and a United Way participating agency.
• The Urban League serves those in need of education, skills training, career development, employment services, and youth programs.
• Currently operates programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Davidson, and Union County.  Plans in the future to expand to other surrounding counties. 
• We have two state-of-the-art computer labs at the main office with more than 75 computers.
• Served nearly 1500 children, youth (18-21), and adults in our community.
• Our job placement rate in our adult program is 85%.

2008 Programs and Services

Professional Adult Empowerment Program (PEP) The Professional Adult Empowerment Program is a 6-week career development program designed especially for underserved adults (low-skilled and/or un/underemployed).  We use a holistic approach to help our students enhance their professionalism as well as their computer and interviewing skills.

Customized Computer Training: Using Microsoft Office and computer lab rentals to companies.

Stepping Up Adult Training Program: A new adult workface-training program, to eligible Hispanic/Latino incumbent and dislocated workers.

Urban Youth Empowerment Program (UYEP): Program is designed to assist at-risk, out of school and/or adjudicated youth between the ages of 18-21 in becoming more self-sufficient members of their communities.

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Linking Youth To Technology through Education (LYTE): Program serving 250-300 youth by providing training in computer information technology resulting in increased computer skills.

Credit Smart: Program that encourage home ownership as a key step toward financial stability by showing potential owners the step-by-step process of getting a loan and purchasing a house.

Current Funding

The League’s most recent Annual Report (hyperlink to Annual Report here) of 2006-2007 indicates funding as follows: Government and Private Grants/program services 39%; United Way 33%; Contributions & Membership 13%; Special Events 11%; and Miscellaneous 4%.  Gifts from corporations and individuals assist the Urban League to continue operating and maintaining its vital services and programs to the community.