??Join us for the 2024 By Our Hands Awards Ceremony! A celebration of the DMV’s local culinary talent and contributions. Hosted by Director Furard Tate. ?? ?? Saturday, Sept 21st ?? 1 pm - 4 pm ?? 2901 14th St NW ??? $30-$100 ?? RSVP today: https://ow.ly/rKZj50Tj9qi ?? In partnership with @NatUrbanLeague and @PepsiCo Foundation, we are awarding the $10,000 Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Grant! ???? Each awardee has completed the #ByOurHands program, designed for food and beverage entrepreneurs to launch, scale, and sustain long-term growth for their business. ?? Come find out who are this year’s awardees! RSVP today. #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Food #FoodCulture #Restaurant #BlackOwned
Greater Washington Urban League
民间和社会团体
Washington，DC 2,905 位关注者
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Established 1938.
关于我们
This is more than a movement. This is our life. #GWUL365 The Greater Washington Urban League is a major interracial, nonpartisan, nonprofit social services and civil rights organization with headquarters in the District of Columbia and offices in the District and Prince George's County, Maryland. Our mission is to increase the economic and political empowerment of Black people and other historically disenfranchised communities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship. We empower communities and change lives using the approaches of social work, advocacy, law, and other disciplines. The League with a staff of 85 individuals from various disciplines provides direct services and advocacy to more than 7,500 households annually. The League along with its auxiliary groups, Thursday Network and The Guild, manages and administers some 20 programs in the areas of Housing and Community Development, Homeless Prevention, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Financial Empowerment, Career Mobility, Youth Development and Emergency Assistance. We are a membership organization governed by a 25-member Board of Directors and an advisory board that provides expertise and guidance to support our programs. We continue to seek creative ways to involve the private sector and community groups in joint ventures. The League is a 501(c)(3) organization and a member agency of the United Way of the National Capital Area, Designate #8214. We invite you to join the Greater Washington Urban League family. Memberships are available for individuals and corporations.
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https://www.gwul.org
Greater Washington Urban League的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 民间和社会团体
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Washington，DC
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1938
- 领域
- Housing Counselling、Home Purchase & Ownership、Emergency Services、Workforce Development、Health & Wellness、Financial Empowerment、Entrepreneurship & Small Business、Youth Scholarship & Development、Homeless Prevention、Mental Health & Wellness、Racial Equity、Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention、Financial Therapy和Food Service
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Greater Washington Urban League员工
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Are you interested in building wealth through investing, but aren't quite sure where to start? Have you heard of large cap, small cap, cryptocurrency, emerging markets, bonds, mutual funds and other investing terms but want to better understand how those investment options actually work? Join our free webinar, Investing 101, on Thursday, September 26th. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/epO950Tmfpq #Invest #Wealth #Finance #FinancialPlanning #GWUL365
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Are you considering a shift in your current job or contemplating a career change, yet unsure where to begin? Join our free webinar on Monday, September 16th at 1:00 pm. Our career coach will guide you through questions to help you gain clarity on your next move. Our workshop is designed to help you identify your talents and strengths, allowing you to map your career journey with confidence! Learn how to align your values, interests, and skills with new opportunities. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dgDRkG_K -- Are you ready to take your career to the next level? From Sept 16th-Sept 24th, we are hosting the Workforce Readiness Spark Series. Our free virtual workshops are designed to help you maximize job earnings to fuel the life you want to live. We will cover various topics, from mapping your passion to navigating power structures in the workplace. Sign up today. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Career #Job #GWUL365
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Black communities are often hit with unfair home appraisals, making it harder to build lasting wealth and stability. Yet, with too few Black professionals in the field, diversity and effectiveness fall short. Join our free event to meet our experts and learn about the career opportunities that will help close the wealth gap in our communities. ??? Wednesday, September 11th ?? 6:00 pm ?? Greater Washington Urban League ??? No cost! Sign up today: https://ow.ly/Vjmt50ThuMm #RealEstate #Career #ProfessionalDevelopment #Homeownership #Wealth
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Are you ready to level up your career? Join our upcoming Workforce Readiness Spark Series! From September 16th to Septemeber 24th, we are hosting free virtual sessions designed to help you maximize job earnings to fuel the life you want to live. We will cover various topics, from mapping your passion to navigating power structures in the workplace. Learn how to stand out from the crowd and start maximizing your earning potential. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/O2WK50TgCx3 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Career #Job #GWUL365
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We welcomed 1,000 students and families at our 12th Annual Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival! Watch our recap video for our special moments: https://ow.ly/73E150T8Ziv From the backpack giveaway and health screenings, to the Black Brilliance Marketplace and Voter Registration Drive, we are honored to have supported our community! Thank you to Second Baptist Church Southwest for partnering with us to bring this event to Prince George's County, Maryland. Thank you to our staff and volunteers for serving with us. A special thank you to our sponsors: Giant Food, Astound Broadband, DOES Office of Paid Family Leave ??: KelKolPro #BackToSchool #Back2School2024 #GWUL365 #Health #Wellness #ReclaimYourVote
12th Annual Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival
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Chief Mental Health Officer Brendalan Jackson, LICSW, LCSW sits down with WTOP News to discuss the Ask-A-Therapist sessions being offered at the Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival. "You’ve given your child the supplies they need as they head back to school — book bags, notebooks, pens and pencils — but have you given them the coping skills they need to handle things like anxiety, bullying, depression or suicidal thoughts?" Learn more here: https://ow.ly/Ipuk50T3qoY ??Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival ?? Saturday, August 24 ?? 10 am - 3 pm ?? Second Baptist Church Southwest ??? No Cost! ?? Hosted by the Greater Washington Urban League and Second Baptist Church Southwest Visit our website for more information: https://ow.ly/PFFG50T3qoZ #BackToSchool #Back2School2024 #Health #Wellness Kimberly Corbin
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???Are you and your loved ones registered to vote? Your vote is your voice - let’s reclaim it! Join us on August 24th: gwul.org/back2school2024 ??Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival: ??free backpacks and school supplies ??Black-owned products for sale ??food, entertainment, and more! ?? Hosted by the Greater Washington Urban League and Second Baptist Church Southwest ?? August 24, 2024 ?? 10 am - 3pm ?? Second Baptist Church Southwest ??? No Cost! Register today! ???? Thank you to our sponsors: Giant Food , Astound Broadband, DC Office of Paid Family Leave #BackToSchool #Back2School2024 #Health #Wellness #Vote #ReclaimYourVote
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Your family health is your greatest wealth—how’s everyone doing today? ????Join us on August 24th at the Back 2 Schol Health & Wellness Festival to learn how to prevent illness, spot symptoms early, and stay healthy. ?Thanks to our partner Giant Food, we’re offering free vaccines for the entire family! ?? August 24, 2024 ?? 10 am - 3 pm ?? Second Baptist Church Southwest ??? No Cost! ?? Register today: https://ow.ly/xPPm50SWXWB Come enjoy our festival: ??free backpacks and school supplies ??Black-owned products for sale ??food, entertainment, and more! Join us! Register today. #Back2School #Back2School2024 #Health #Wellness
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Have you noticed Artificial Intelligence is everywhere and rapidly advancing? Join our free webinar to discover what is AI, how it's being used today, and how to leverage it effectively. Walk away with new tools that will boost your productivity in the workplace! ??AI Simplified ??August 9th ??1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ???No Cost! Sign up: https://ow.ly/JVqQ50SQgg7 #AI #Technology #ProfessionalDevelopment
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