Through public advocacy, providing services and developing strong business and community partnerships, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle will strive to empower, enable and assist African Americans, other people of color and disadvantaged individuals to become self sufficient.

Description:
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) provides direct services to our clients in the areas of Education, Employment, and Housing.

Our programs provide the necessary information, education, and resources necessary to reach our mission of helping people to become self-sufficient. The Education Department provides academic enrichment and culturally relevant services to youth ages 5-13 in its after school center, Summer Children's University, and youth mentoring programs. The Employment Department provides job preparation, employment and training, job placement and retention services to adults. The Housing Department helps individuals and families with affordable rentals, credit and budget counseling, opening Individual Development Accounts, preparing for and closing on loans to become homeowners, foreclosure relief and offers financial literacy seminars and individual counseling sessions. Just last year we were able to directly help over 4,700 deserving people in our various programs and countless others in indirect services.

The Urban League recently completed the development of the old Colman School into the Urban League Village at Colman School. The Urban League Village consists of the Northwest African American Museum, mixed-use housing units, and office space.

History:
ULMS was established in 1929 and incorporated in 1936. Seventy-five years later, this social service organization is still on the forefront in addressing the issues affecting the citizenry. Working jointly with the United Way, the organization has maintained its ability to provide direct services to clients through employment opportunities, housing counseling, and after school and summer tutoring programs for children. ULMS is one of over 100 affiliates of the National Urban League located in New York City with a lobbying office in Washington, DC.

Contact people:

Janice Halfon, Director Of Fund Development, (phone), (email) Marilynn Harris, Manager, Employment & Training, (phone), (email) Lori Metcalf, Director Of Administration, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 206-461-8425

Address:

105 14th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.urbanleague.org

Directions:

From I-5 take the James Street exit. Take James Street to Yesler. Follow Yesler to 14th Ave. The Urban League is on the corner of 14th and Yesler.   Nearest Bus Stop: #27 or #7, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No