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The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is a resource to individuals who are actively involved in job search, seeking a career change or in need of job training. The Urban League also serves as the front door for current and aspiring Black business owners looking to start-up, stabilize, or scale.

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Justice is the thread that runs through everything we do at the Louisville Urban League. We believe that only in a just society can everyone have a legitimate chance to thrive. For our services and programs to be most effective, we must ensure justice for all.

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The Louisville Urban League Office of Education & Empowerment focuses on developing young leaders while navigating the experiences of Black and marginalized communities. Our youth development curriculum enables participants to explore both historical and contemporary challenges and apply those insights to their journeys.

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Our wellness initiatives address the various social factors that impact one’s life, understanding that health is more than just our medical conditions. We assist with a number of needs, including Chronic Health Conditions, Dental, Food and Diet, Health Education, Literacy, Housing, Mental Health, Drug/Tobacco Addiction, Unemployment, and Abuse

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The Center for Housing & Financial Empowerment offers comprehensive housing counseling services to help equip families with the knowledge and support necessary to address their housing goals, improve their financial situation, and avoid experiencing the crisis of mortgage foreclosures.

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The Center for Entrepreneurship serves as the front door for current and aspiring Black business owners looking to start-up, stabilize, or scale. The Urban League Center works collaboratively with other organizations dedicated to helping Black businesses succeed in Louisville.

We believe in change.

THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, community service organization dedicated to eliminating racism and its adverse impacts on our community. Our mission is to assist African Americans and other marginalized populations in attaining social and economic equality through direct services and advocacy.

Currently the Louisville Urban League’s service area includes the Kentucky counties of Jefferson, Shelby, Oldham, Bullitt and Hardin; and the Indiana counties of Floyd, Harrison and Clark.

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$11M in new wages created and over 300 job placements.
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