Urban League of Westchester

Founded in 1918, the Urban League of Westchester spearheads its efforts through various programs to implement innovative services and sustain advocacy. Today, the Urban League of Westchester proudly serves 48 Westchester municipalities and communities in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Queens. We provide direct services to improve the lives of underprivileged community members who are faced with economic challenges and barriers.

Our Mission

To support under-resourced communities, with a focus on African Americans, in achieving equity in education, economic opportunity, health, and civic life. We expand access through job training, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community health initiatives. Our work targets the deepest barriers to opportunity and strengthens the systems that shape daily life. We are guided by a belief in shared prosperity, self-determination, and justice that closes the gap between promise and reality.

Quick Facts

1918

Year
Founded

18K+

People Served in 2024

What We Do

Enable the under-resourced to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.

Foundational Goals

Education & Youth Development

Every American child is ready for college, work, and life.

Health & Quality of Life

Every American has access to quality & affordable healthcare solutions.

Jobs & Entrepreneurship

Every American has access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits.

Justice & Civic Engagement

Every American has an equal right and responsibility to fully participate in our democracy and civic processes, and all people have a right to justice & fairness.

Empowering
Communities.
Changing
Lives.

Sorraya Sampson,
President & CEO

Strategy

  • Support academic and social development to encourage self-reliance and active citizenship.
  • Advance economic independence through employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Promote fair access to opportunities for all individuals.

Our Partners

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