ANNUAL REPORT 2024
MISSION
TheUrbanLeagueofGreaterSouthwesternOhioisonamissionto endgenerationalpovertythroughadvocacyandbyempowering individualstoestablishcareers,becomeentrepreneurs,build wealth,anddevelopasleaders.
OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY
Weleadwithhonesty,transparency,and unwaveringethics,ensuringtrustwithinthe communitiesweserve
PRIDE
Wehonorourrichlegacyandtakepridein upliftingourpeople,culture,and collectiveprogress.
COMPASSION
Weservewithempathyandadeepsense ofresponsibility,meetingpeoplewhere theyareandempoweringthemtothrive.
MISSIONDRIVEN
Wearecommittedtoendinggenerational povertybyadvocatingforequityand empoweringindividualsandcommunities
ACCOUNTABILITY
Westandbyourcommitmentstoour community,ensuringthatouractionsalign withourwordsandcreatemeaningfulchange.
TEAMWORK
Webelieveinthepowerofunity,forging strongpartnershipsandcollectiveactionto drivelastingimpact.
OUR PROGRAMS
Workforce Development
Building Futures
Women in Tech
SOAR (Solid Opportunities for Advancement & Retention)
Community Partnering Center
Comprehensive Case Management & Employment Program
Financial Empowerment Center
700 Credit Club
Comprehensive Financial Coaching
Homeowner Seminars
Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Women of Color Bootcamp
African American Business Development Program (AABDP)
Economic Empowerment Center
Small Business Development Center
Leadership Development
African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP)
Urban Champions
Volunteers
The Urban League Guild
The Urban League Young Professionals
Our programs are designed to meet people at all stages of their career journey, whether they are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking a new career path. Our goal is to place individuals in positions that offer living wages, opportunities for career advancement, and sustainable retirement options—ultimately breaking the cycle of economic instability and lifting families out of poverty, setting them on a path to a successful future.
WORKFORCE
COMMUNITY PARTNERING CENTER
The Community Partnering Center addresses the root causes of violence by connecting residents with resources and opportunities that promote growth, stability, and wellbeing. The team provides problem solving strategies for youth and adults and works to build trust and mutual respect between law enforcement and the community, fostering vibrant, safe neighborhoods.
COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The CCMEP at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio works in partnership with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to help lowincome young adults create career plans, complete job training, and secure wellpaying jobs. This program aims to break the cycle of poverty by offering a variety of services tailored to each person's unique needs
With a laser focus on ending generational poverty, we aim to provide a comprehensive range of services, support, and programs that empower individuals and families to achieve financial stability, economic self-reliance, and wealth building.
Entrepreneurship empowers communities so we strive to empower entrepreneurs. The ULGSO Entrepreneurship Center offers free, confidential one-on-one counseling for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. We help established entrepreneurs seize new opportunities and secure financing for growth, while also supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, we provide educational programs, training cohorts, and grant opportunities to support business development and expansion.
Programs: AABDP
Hamilton County Small Business Development Center
Women of Color Bootcamp
CLIENTS SERVED
1,608
OUR IMPACT
1,317
$9,023,805
LEADERSHIP
AALDP
PARTICIPANTS
Now in its 31st year, AALDP is the Urban League’s premier leadership development program for professionals in Greater Cincinnati. Through interactive sessions led by expert facilitators, participants increase their awareness of their professional and personal strengths, enhance their knowledge of critical community issues and improve their leadership skills.
URBAN CHAMPIONS
YOUTHSUMMIT ATTENDEES
The Urban Champions program offers youth ages 14-19 dynamic and impactful programming focused on post-secondary education, workforce development, mental health, advocacy and entrepreneurship. During the summer, participants are provided with employment opportunities, leading up to the Annual Youth Summit—a full-day, youthled event where young people engage in meaningful discussions about civic engagement and leadership development.
71 Youth completed paid internships
Established in 2020, the Holloman Center for Social Justice is a pioneering initiative dedicated to advocating for police reform and advancing equity in Southwestern Ohio. Under the mantra, “From Protest to Policy Change,” the center engages in policy advocacy, data collection and reporting, community education, and creates opportunities for collaboration between police jurisdictions, local communities and policymakers to drive systemic reform.
RECLAIM
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PARTICIPANTS
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Reclaim Your Vote is a voter education initiative designed to provide voter education and increase citizen engagement in the election process. The Urban League partnered with several organizations to provide voting information and registration as well as rides to the polls.
OnJuneteenth2024 the Urban League released the "State of Black Cincinnati: The Journey to Parity" report, a comprehensive examination of the disparities faced by Black residents in Cincinnati since it was last published in 2015. It provides a detailed analysis of the socioeconomic challenges and systemic inequities that have persisted and outlines the steps necessary to achieve parity.
The report is more than words on a page. It's a call to action for the community, policymakers, and stakeholders to work collectively towards a more equitable and just Cincinnati. By addressing the systemic issues and implementing the recommended policies, Cincinnati can move closer to achieving true parity for all its residents.
THEURBAN LEAGUEGUILD
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THEURBANLEAGUEYOUNG PROFESSIONALS(ULYP)
The Urban League Young Professionals (ULYP) of Greater Southwestern Ohio is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting, developing, and empowering young professionals in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Their mission is to engage young leaders through personal and professional development, networking opportunities, and community service.
The ULYP Affirmed event is a brunch and networking celebration of top-tier young professionals who are contributing to their community while making great strides in their professions.
INDIVIDUALDONORS
$10,000+
Gail and J Phillip Holloman
Frances and John E Pepper, Jr
Joseph A and Susan E Pichler Fund of
the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Barbara and Daman Turner
Kelly and Guy Vanasse
$5,000-$9,999
Dave Etienne
Brittney Harrison
Max V Langenkamp
Cathleen and Casey Marsh
J Phenise Poole
Sherman Russell
Emily and Daniel von Allmen
$3,000-$4,999
Anonymous
Janaya T Bratton
Lisa Calvert
Marcy and Brian Fitzgerald
Janice Liebenberg and Andy Holzhauser
Alan Margulies
Alexandria Merriweather-Turner
Jill Meyer
Rahiel Michael
Karen Williams
$1,500-$2,999
Anonymous
Theresa Hanlon-Bremer
Helen and Calvin D. Buford, Esq.
Robert Castellini
Suzette and Michael Fisher
Shellie and Kala Gibson
Danielle D Ivory
Cleo and Robert Jones
Christie and Alexander Kuhns
Stephanie and Tony Mathis
David and Priya Rolfes
Candace and Brian Sabers
Kathleen B. Selker
Shawn Serba
Louise and Jeremy Vaughan
Delores Hargrove-Young
Shannon and Matthew Yung
$1,000-$1,499
Marcia and James A Anderson, Jr
Benjamin Blaweiss
Patty Brisben
Jesiah Brock
Chantel and Donald Buchanan
Liz Carter
Mary and Howard D Elliott
Monica L Foxx
Shelanda Frazier
Charolette D Harris
Jeff Kissel
Mary Lou and Dan Krohn
Stephen Langenkamp
Clarissa Mack
Aaron Mallory
Chris Schildmeyer
Faith and Anthony Tupman
Judith and Al Tyree
Derek Wendelken
Robert J Wiehe
$500,000+
bi3
City of Cincinnati
Hamilton County
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
$100,000-$499,999
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Chase Commercial Bank
Federal Communications Commission
Fifth Third Bank
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Huntington National Bank
Interact for Health
Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime
Ohio Department of Transportation
Union Savings Bank/Guardian Savings Bank
US Bank and the US Bank Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
3CDC
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Easter Seals Tristate
John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust
One Ohio Recovery Foundation
P&G
PNC
The Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative, Inc
$25,000-$49,999
7 Principles Foundation
BT Rise
Charles H.Dater Foundation, Inc.
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
The Kroger Company
The Thomas J Emery Memorial
$10,000-$24,999
Bank of America
Cintas Corporation
d e Foxx & Associates, Inc
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky & Duke
Energy Foundation
The E. W. Scripps Company
First Financial Bank
Gro Community
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
KeyBank
Molson Coors (National)
NFL Foundation
Seasongood Foundation
TriHealth, Inc
Western & Southern Financial Group
Wright Patterson Credit Union
YWCA of Greater Cincinnati
Under $9,999.00
ArtsWave
CCS Fundraising
Cincinnati Bar Foundation
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Union Cooperative
Cincinnati Works
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Cricket Wireless
EY
Fort Washington Investment Advisors
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Inspection Bureau
Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Katz, Teller, Brant & Hild
Keating, Muething & Klekamp
Kemba Credit Union
Last Mile Food Rescue
LifeCenter Organ Donor Network
Megen Construction Company, Inc
Meijer
Metro
Miller Valentine Group
Cincinnati NAACP
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
RCF Group
Represent Cincy
RWB Properties & Construction, LLC
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Techsoft Systems, Inc
The Center for Closing the Health Gap
TriVersity Construction Company
UC Health
Ulmer & Berne Foundation Fund
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Uptown Consortium
V Randolph Brown Consulting
Visit Cincy
WEB Ventures
Under $1,000
Best Point
Caracole
Cincinnati Ham. County Community Action
Agency
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Woman's Club
Elan Financial Services
Fred H Roth Memorial Fund
Gateway Investment Advisors
Greater Liberty Baptist Church
Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
Inspirational Bling Tees
Junior League of Cincinnati
Kelly Youth Services Inc
Liberty Mutual
LKC Foundation
Nationwide Insurance
St Ursula Academy
Starbucks
Style and Grace Consignment
Succulence Group LLC
Synchrony Financial
United Health Group
United Way of Greater Milwaukee, Inc
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center
RUBYSPONSOR
J.PHILLIP&GAILHOLLOMAN
GOLDSPONSORS
BTRISE(TURNERFAMILYFOUNDATION)
FIFTHTHIRDBANK
GREATERCINCINNATIFOUNDATION
KROGER
P&G
SILVERSPONSORS
CHARTERCOMMUNICATIONS
CINCINNATICHILDREN'S
CINTAS
D.E.FOXX
DINSMORE&SHOHL
DUKEENERGY
E.W.SCRIPPS
FIRSTFINANCIALBANK
KEYBANK
METRO
TRIHEALTH
USBANK
WESTERN&SOUTHERNFINANCIALGROUP
BRONZESPONSORS
ALTAFIBER
CASEY&CATHLEENMARSH
EY
HARDROCKCASINOCINCINNATI
KATZTELLER
PNCBANK
UCHEALTH
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