Here's How We're Making A Difference.
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Here's how were are making a difference in the lives of African Americans in Philadelphia and throughout the region.

Thomas
Thomas relocated to Philadelphia from New Orleans just days after Hurricane Katrina. Seeking a permanent home for his family, he received pre & post-purchase housing counseling that included credit repair, money management, and budgeting. With the help of the Housing Department, he settled into a home in West Philadelphia with over $50,000 in forgiven subsidies and grants with a 10-year tax abatement.

Stacy
Stacy is a teenager who, despite her hard work and dedication, received average grades and scores on the SAT exam. However, she was determined to go to a four-year college despite the numerous rejection letters she received. As a student in the NULITES program, the Urban League staff assisted her with strengthening her Math and English skills. This fall, Stacy will be a freshman at Bloomsburg University.

Vivian
Vivian, now age 83, came to the Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP), formerly the Armstrong Association, in 1944 seeking employment. Making newspaper headlines, she was hired as the first African-American to hold a clerical position at Bell Telephone. Climbing throughout the ranks over a 34 year period, Vivian retired from Bell Telephone in 1978. For over 90 years, the ULP has been committed to diversity and dedicated to increasing opportunities for African- Americans and others.