The Urban League of Greater Atlanta operates its programs under the umbrella of our Financial Empowerment & Economic Resilience Center – the (FEERC). The FEERC is an integrated evidence-based career, case management and financial coaching service center. It represents a blended model developed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the National Urban League.
ULGA’s FEERC also offers relief to people in crises, such as during the pandemic or a regional housing downturn, to avoid a downward spiral into poverty. Since the pandemic, we have helped clients with emergency funds to pay utilities, rent, and other bills to avoid eviction while they pursue jobs and certification in high-income fields.
Low- to moderate-income youth, adults, families, and small businesses benefit from FEERC programs to step onto pathways of financial independence and wealth building. Clients come to the League and transform their lives. They move from low-wage jobs to higher income careers; from no high school diploma to college degrees; from mid-range pay to leadership positions with higher incomes; from rental housing in unsafe neighborhoods to home ownership in stable communities; and from doubt to abundant confidence in their futures.
When clients come to the Urban League, we help tailor individualized pathways to reach their specific goals through the various FEERC programs. We offer courses, seminars, workshops, certifications, paid training, and one-on-one guidance to fit the time constraints and family obligations many clients face.
