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- EIN 34-0714520
- (234) 542-4140
- 440 Vernon Odom Blvd Akron OH 44307-2108 USA
- www.akronurbanleague.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Human Services, Urban League
Mission: To improve the quality of life for the citizens of summit county - particularly african americans through economic self-reliance and social empowerment.
Programs: Minority entrepreneur empowerment center: the center seeks to assist start-up, small and medium-sized business owners and contractors in developing business strategies, business plan writing, financial assistance, management practices and capital resources.
workforce development: our highly reputable and proven employment center offers career counseling, employment training, effective resume writing instruction, employment leads and referrals, interview skill tips, and employer visits.
investing in children: youth, ages 14 to 21, participate in academic tutoring, job readiness training, resume building, interview practice, overcoming obstacles to employment and on-the-job training. Children between the ages of 5 to 12 spend june to august enjoying educational activities, arts and crafts, physical education, field trips and free lunch.