January 2008

January 4th - Check out the ULP's new radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

January 6th - The ULP is a featured guest on Radio-One's On The Real with host Envy on 100.3FM at 9:00am!

January 9th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

January 11th - The ULP's BRIDGE Project dedicates mural at 47th & Chestnut Sts.

January 21st - Martin Luther King Day of Service in partnership with IKEA & the Phillies. (Seeking volunteers who are ULP Members only. Email: rsvp@urbanleaguephila.org)

January 28th - UL Young Professionals General Body Meeting, 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ The

Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street - Skyline Room

January 31st - ULP film screening of "A Prince Among Slaves" in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. Invitation Only.

February 2008

February 1st - Check out the ULP's new radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

February 6th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

February 10th -UL President Patricia Coulter speaks about the State of Black Philadelphia Report after InterAct Theatre Company's production of BLACK GOLD at 2030 Sansom Street. BLACK GOLD runs from January 25th - February 24th. For tickets call 215-568-8079 or visit www.interacttheatre.org.

February 11, 19, 25th - Urban League Career Center Orientation takes place every Monday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor. Learn about the FREE services that are available to help you find a job. To RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.

February 12th - Urban League partners with Prudential to offer a FREE Housing Seminar for first time buyers on Tuesday, February 12th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor.   Topics include: Credit Issues, Saving for the down payment, Available Grants and How to choose the best mortgage & homeowners insurance. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP contact Mary at (215) 561-6070 or mharper@urbanleaguephila.org.

February 20th - FREE Urban League Career Center Recruitment Seminar and Interview Session for available jobs at Airtran Airways takes place from 12:45pm - 4:30pm at 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor. For more information or to RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.

February 29th - FREE Urban League Career Center Seminar conducted by Independence Blue Cross from 9:45am - 11:30am at 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor.   Learn everything you need to know to improve your job search skills! For more information or to RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.

March 2008

March 1st - UL Young Professionals presents "For the Love of Money Economic Advancement Seminar" at the Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street. Featuring seminar topics: Investing 101 with an Ameriprise certified financial planner and The History of Black Business with author Martin Hunt, MBA Harvard. For more information, please email: ulyprsvp@urbanleaguephila.org.

March 3, 10, 17, 24th - Urban League Career Center Orientation takes place every Monday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor. Learn about the FREE services that are available to help you find a job. To RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.

March 4th - FREE Urban League Career Center Information Session about the "Connect to Work" Customer Service Training Program will take place at 6:00pm at the Project H.O.M.E. Honickman Learning Center, 1936 N. Judson Street. For more information or to RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.Sponsored by Comcast.

March 5th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

March 6th - FREE Urban League Career Center Information Session about the "Connect to Work" Customer Service Training Program will take place at 10:00am at the Project H.O.M.E. Honickman Learning Center, 1936 N. Judson Street. For more information or to RSVP contact Carla at 215-561-6070 ext: 200 or cbaptiste@urbanleaguephila.org.Sponsored by Comcast.

March 7th - Check out the ULP's new radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

March 19th - FREE Housing Workshop - Want to purchase your 1st home? Get useful information about mortgages, down payments, closing costs and more.  5:30pm - 7:30pm @ 1818 Market Street, 20th Floor.  RSVP to Mary at 215-561-6070 or mharper@urbanleaguephila.org.

March 20th - FREE Urban League Career Center informational workshops for open Refinery Operator positions at Sunoco. The two-hour workshops take place at 9:00am, 12:00pm and 5:00pm @ the Pennsylvania Convention Center (use the west entrance at  12th & Arch Streets).  Select one workshop & RSVP to 215-561-6070 or info@urbanleaguephila.org.

March 24th - UL Young Professionals General Body Meeting, 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ The

Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street - Skyline Room. Open to non-members.

March 24th - April 1st -- Urban League Career Center is closed for Spring Break.

March 29th - Young Urban Leaders program kick-off!

March 31st - WE'RE MOVING! The Urban League of Philadelphia will relocate to

121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.  Our new telephone number is 215-985-3220 and our new fax number is 215-985-3227.

April 2008

April 2nd - Urban League Career Center reopens! It's open Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  FREE computer use for job searching.

April 2nd - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

April 4th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

April 10th - FREE Urban League Diversity Career Fair & Virtual Event from 10:00am - 2:30pm at the Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad Street (at Spruce Street). Bring resumes! Sponsored by Hired! & Job Circle. For more information visit www.jobcircle.com.

April 17th - FREE Urban League Career Center Recruitment and Information Session for Financial Services Associates at Prudential Insurance Company. This will take place from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the United Way of SE Pennsylvania, 17th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information or to RSVP contact Debra at 215-985-3220 ext: 217 or dabrams@urbanleaguephila.org. RSVP required.

April 23rd - FREE Housing Workshop - Learn about Homeowners insurance, mortgage protection and pre-purchase preparation from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the United Way of SE Pennsylvania, 17th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. RSVP to Mary at 215-985-3220 or mharper@urbanleaguephila.org.

April 29th - 6:30pm @ PNC Bank Atrium, 16th & Market Street - ULYP Professional Development Series seminar "Managing Your Career - Presenting your best self--what is your brand? "  facilitated by Kim Reed of Reed Consulting Group. Free for ULYP Members.  Non-members are asked to make a $10 donation to the ULYP Scholarship Fund benefiting students attending college. RSVP to: ulyprsvp@urbanleaguephila.org.

May 2008

May 2nd - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

May 7th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

May 10th - UL Young Professionals National Day of Service focused on Youth Financial Literacy.

May 10th - 12:00pm - The State of Black Philadelphia report presentation at the African-American Family Conference at Temple University, Gittis Student Center, 12th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue. FREE. Open to public.

May 10th - 10am - 12pm -- Remarkable Woman, That's You! program kick-off at Curves Gym, 2333 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. For details about the next installment of this health education program for African-american women age 18 - 50, contact Zakira Ralling at 215-985-3220 ext: 208 or zralling@urbanleaguephila.org.

May 19th - UL Young Professionals General Body Meeting, 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ The

Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, 1901 Vine Street - Skyline Room.

May 28th - 6pm - 8pm -- FREE Workshop for Parents & Legal Guardians - Come & sign up for CHIP's free or low cost health insurance for your child age 19 and younger at the Urban League office (in North American Building), 121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor. RSVP to Zakira Ralling at 215-985-3220 ext: 208 or zralling@urbanleaguephila.org. Call us for details!

May 31st - FREE Housing Workshop for Homeowners - Learn about Mortgage Default & Delinquency (how to prevent falling behind) from 9:00am - 1:00pm @ the Urban League office (in North American Building), 121 S. Broad St., 9th Floor. RSVP by May 28th to: Mary Harper at 215-985-3220 or mharper@urbanleaguephila.org.

June 2008

June 4th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

June 6th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

June 7th - The 6th Annual Song of Equality Gala @ The Pennsylvania Convention Center

featuring two private receptions -- The Affinity Group Affair & the 20th Anniversary of the Urban Leadership Forum.

June 11th - 6pm - 8pm -- FREE Workshop for Parents & Legal Guardians - Come & sign up for CHIP's free or low cost health insurance for your child age 19 and younger at the Urban League office (in North American Building), 121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor. RSVP to Zakira Ralling at 215-985-3220 ext: 208 or zralling@urbanleaguephila.org. Call us for details!

June 21st - FREE Housing Workshop about Budgeting & Credit from 9:00am - 1:00pm @ the Urban League office (in North American Building), 121 S. Broad St., 9th Floor. RSVP by June 19th to: Mary Harper at 215-985-3220 or mharper@urbanleaguephila.org.

Learn how to prepare and maintain a budget; what having good credit means; and how to repair your credit.

June 25th - 6pm - 8pm -- FREE Workshop for Parents & Legal Guardians - Come & sign up for CHIP's free or low cost health insurance for your child age 19 and younger at the Urban League office (in North American Building), 121 S. Broad Street, 9th Floor. RSVP to Zakira Ralling at 215-985-3220 ext: 208 or zralling@urbanleaguephila.org. Call us for details!

July 2008

July 2nd - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

July 4th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

July 30th - August 2nd - National Urban League Conference in Orlando, Florida. For more information visit www.nul.org.

August 2008

August 1st - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

August 6th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

September 2008

September 3rd - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

September 5th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

September 17th - Annual Membership Meeting, 5:30pm

September 29th - 6th Annual Unity Golf Classic in partnership with the Barristers' Association @ Talamore Country Club.

October 2008

October 1st - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

October 3rd - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

October 15th - FREE Urban League Diversity Career Fair & Virtual Event from 10:00am - 2:30pm at the Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad Street (at Spruce Street). Bring resumes! Sponsored by Hired! & Job Circle. For more information visit www.jobcircle.com.

November 2008

November 5th - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

November 7th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

December 2008

Date TBA - Holiday Food Drive

December 3rd - Pick up a free copy of the METRO Philadelphia Newspaper to read the Urban League's monthly column, Empower Me!

December 5th - Check out the ULP's radio segment on WURD 900AM@ 10:00am. It airs monthly every first Friday. Tune in!

December 5th - Whitney M. Young Jr. Community Empowerment Awards Luncheon