Armed with its inaugural “State of Black Georgia” report, the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, under the leadership of its president and CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, aims to make the Peach State more equitable for people of color. It has identified the historical factors fueling modern-day disparities, and ways to collaborate with community groups, lawmakers, …
If you have an existing application and have received assistance, but are in need of additional funds, you will need to recertify by clicking here (re-certify your application link). Applications may take up to 30 days to be processed for payment. Under the current funding policy, an Applicant can receive up to 15 months of rent and/or utility …
The Emergency Housing Assistance Program has re-opened to City of Atlanta residents Read More »
Congratulations are in order for our Project Ready Scholar, Justice Carswell. Over the weekend, Justice competed in the 2022 Georgia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition and won 2nd Place. Justice is a phenomenal young woman, that leads the students at Booker T. Washington High School as their SGA President. She is also …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2022Media Contact Ralph Jones, Jr., 202.718.0913 davidscott.press@mail.house.gov ICYMI: Congressman David Scott, GA DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn and Local Leaders Unveil New Mortgage Assistance Program WASHINGTON – Last month, Congressman David Scott, (GA-13) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced the launch of the Georgia Homeowner Assistance Fund, a $354 million stimulus fund to help homeowners impacted by …
We salute Archbishop Desmund Tutu, a compassionate, courageous anti-apartheid and human rights activist The Urban League of Greater Atlanta joins with people around the world paying tribute to the remarkable life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died today in South Africa at age 90. Widely known as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist, leader and …
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DELTA SIGMA THETA TO HOLD 55TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IN ATLANTA Read More »
The top five candidates hoping to be Atlanta’s next mayor made their case Sunday night during a live debate on WSB-TV. The invited candidates included Antonio Brown, Andre Dickens, Sharon Gay, Felicia Moore and former mayor Kasim Reed. Read the full story at https://bit.ly/3DAgjuJ
Qualifying Fulton County residents outside the City of Atlanta can apply now to receive up to 18 months of COVID-19 Emergency Assistance. After program updates made in August, there is no longer a cap on maximum rent payments per month. Qualified applicants can now receive: • Up to 18 months of rent in arrears (no …
MARTA’S CURRENT JOB LIST September 3, 2021 Click below to download the opportunity list. MARTA Job Opportunities EMPLOYER PROFILE: MARTA is among the largest transit systems in the U.S. and North America that provides bus, rail and mobility services for the elderly and disabled. MARTA’S service population is 1.65 million in the City of Atlanta, …
Employment Opportunities with MARTA – MARTA’S CURRENT JOB LIST September 3, 2021 Read More »
CDC eviction mortarium has been extended. See what help is available in your area. View rent assistance programs by state on NHC’s COVID-19 Housing Resource Center. Find helpful resources. Get the info you need. Types: Access legal resources, Rent relief options VIEW SITE
We’re part of a broader, National Urban League network of 98 historic civil rights organizations throughout the United States—all dedicated to fostering economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The Urban League does not discriminate based on race or ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
