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Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Urban League of Broward County hosted a spectacular Red Gala on Saturday night at the Broward County Convention Center, honoring local leaders and raising crucial funds for its vital community programs.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 22, 2024. The Urban League of Broward County is thrilled to announce a significant grant of $2 million from the Florida Department of Commerce, furthering its commitment to advancing health, workforce development, and education within the community. This investment is part of a broader $223 million grant program aimed at expanding broadband internet access to underserved populations, including small and rural communities.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 1, 2024. The Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) is proud to announce that Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is supporting its students by preparing them for this years’ Florida Brain Bowl Competition with a donation of 20 new Chromebooks. Valued at $10,000, these Chromebooks will play a pivotal role in supporting the Urban League’s National Achiever Society (NAS) students as they gear up for the highly anticipated Florida Brain Bowl Competition in March.

September 11, 2023 - Broward County, FL – The Urban League of Broward County hosted its highly anticipated annual fundraising Gala, themed Music of Motown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Fort Lauderdale, FL. July 7, 2023 - Urban League of Broward County is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board chair and expresses gratitude to three of its outgoing board members who have made significant contributions during their tenure.  Tim Hogans has been appointed as Chair of the Urban League of Broward County’s Board of Directors, effective July 1. As project director of development for GridLiance, a NextEra Transmission Company, Tim brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Having served on the board for eight years, Tim has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep…

Fort Lauderdale, FL - June 7, 2023.  Urban League of Broward County, a nonprofit organization, has been awarded a $130,000 grant to train under-employed and unemployed individuals from targeted zip codes to obtain certifications in low-barrier to entry healthcare jobs. The grant was made possible by the generous support of The HCA Healthcare Foundation.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will open a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Broward County at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, at the Urban League of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale. At the BRC, SBA’s Customer Service Representatives will assist Floridians applying for SBA disaster loans for losses due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on April 12-14.

FORT LAUDERDALE –– (June 30, 2022) The Urban League of Broward County received a grant of $25,000 from The Florida Lottery to support its educational programming and Annual College Decision Day.  The event welcomed more than 100 residents to celebrate high school seniors as they announced their plans to attend college or a university after graduation. Similar to National Signing Day in college football, the annual event took place at the Urban League’s Community Empowerment Center in Fort Lauderdale. The Urban League’s volunteer auxiliary, Young Professionals Network, raised $10,000 and awarded scholarships to three…

PNC Foundation Grants $50,000 to Urban League of Broward County to Grow Black-Owned Businesses The PNC Foundation has awarded the Urban League of Broward County a $50,000 grant to support the economic empowerment and social mobility of dozens of small, Black-owned businesses in South Florida. The PNC Foundation grant will be used for the uBiz Co-Lab program – a cohort learning model that offers business owners access to six months of personalized business coaching by experts in marketing, IT, accounting, operations, and legal advice.

Today, the Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) and Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) took bold steps to analyze social and economic inequities that exist between racial/ethnic groups through the release of State of Black Broward and State of Hispanic and Immigrant Broward. Funded by The Jim Moran Foundation and produced in partnership with the Florida International University (FIU) Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center, the reports examine alarming opportunity gaps in the areas of education, income, health, criminal justice, housing and voter engagement.

Urban League’s Central County Community Development Corporation secures $250,000 investment from Bank Leumi USA FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl.--(November 05, 2021) -- The Central County Community Development Corporation (CCCDC), a subsidiary of the Urban League of Broward County, announced a $250,000 investment from Bank Leumi USA to fund its Small Business Loan Fund. The fund was established in 2015 to improve access to capital for low-income entrepreneurs and small business owners in low-wealth communities across Florida.

Urban League of Broward County selected as Verizon Racial Justice grantee to Advance Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiatives FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 19, 2021 - The Urban League of Broward County is pleased to announce a $165,500 grant from Verizon to build its capacity to work with internal and external stakeholders to lead conversations about racial equity in the workplace, business, and community. The contribution will be leveraged to develop programming within the Urban League that will focus on racial equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI) leadership training, civic engagement, and advocacy. The grant is part…

(April 20, 2021) – Fort Lauderdale, FL. We applaud today's conviction of Derek Chauvin on the counts of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. This is an important step towards justice for George Floyd, and his family, and our entire nation. Nearly one year ago, protests erupted around the nation in response to his murder, and for nearly 10 minutes, we all watched in horror as he pleaded for his life.

Provides $500,000 to each organization serving Black, Hispanic and immigrant communities

Accelerating the work of Black and African American-led nonprofits that provide digital skills and workforce development to Black and African American communities

CHERRY HILL, NJ, January 26, 2020  - TD today announced that six U.S. recipients will receive  2020 TD Ready Challenge grant awards totaling $2.8 million*  to address the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The recipients are located across TD Bank's Maine-to-Florida footprint.

Urban League of Broward County is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Central County Community Development Corporation, has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the US Department of Treasury. This designation is federal recognition of CCCDC’s mission and successful history of advancing community and economic development.

2020 illuminated a spotlight on deeply rooted racial and socioeconomic divisions that have crippled the progress of our nation. Our commitment to you is to stay the course to dismantle systems of inequality and oppression that were woven into the fabric of our democracy. Like the generations before us, it is our duty to use our voices and lived experiences as the tools to enact meaningful and lasting change.

The Urban League of Broward County and Urban League of Greater Miami are pleased to announce a $100,000 donation from AT&T. The contribution will be used to help build a more resilient workforce by providing reskilling pathways to employment for at-risk and displaced workers. The donation is part of the AT&T Believe Miami℠ grassroots initiative to create positive changes in underserved communities. 

Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Urban League of Broward County joins the national expression of outrage to the recent grand jury decision regarding the police shooting of Breonna Taylor and calls for the release of grand jury transcripts as a first step in bridging the deep divide between law enforcement and the black community.

Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is pledging $250,000 worth of airline travel to nine organizations across the country, advocating for social justice and civil rights. The donation builds on Spirit’s mission to give back to the communities where they live and work.

The Urban League of Broward County expresses our most sincere condolences to the family of George Floyd and to the innumerable Black lives that have been lost to police violence.

Our call in this moment is not just to survive, but to thrive. When we cultivate relationships in times of calm, we can activate them powerfully in times of crisis.

Fifth Third Commits $75,000 to Address Effects of COVID-19 in South Florida 2 nonprofits receive funds to help with emergency efforts

The Urban League reorganized its senior leadership to support the organizational structure focused on five business pillars: innovation, program impact, revenue generation, marketing and community development. “While our successful history allows us to build on our past achievements, our future depends on transformative solutions that advance our mission,” said Dr. Baugh. “Today’s announcement signifies my long-term commitment to the Urban League and our ability to create lasting change for our community.”