We help create jobs, teach new skills, and educate the future.

What We Do

Ensure that our children are well educated and equipped for economic self-reliance in the 21st century by offering the best foundations for education and job skills possible

Focus on Neighborhood revitalization by undertaking resident driven plans to reverse the patterns of segregation and disinvestment, prevent displacement, and promote equitable revitalization throughout all communities

Protect civil rights by eradicating all barriers to equal participation in the economic and social mainstream of America by offering seminars, community outreach events, voter education and civic action opportunities

Help adults attain economic self-sufficiency through good jobs, home ownership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy by offering seminars, study groups, job networking, remedial skills training and technology training

Events and Workshops with The League

Newark's "24 Hours of Peace" Celebration

(Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th, 2024)

The Urban League of Essex County's Fairmount Heights Community Fair has joined together with the City of Newark!

Experience an unforgettable weekend filled with music, love, and community.

Affordable Homes For Sale

(Submit your application by August 30, 2024)

The Urban League of Essex County’s (ULEC) Opportunity Corporation has built eight newly constructed two-family homes on Fairmount Ave and Camden Street in the Fairmount Height section of Newark, NJ.

Want to become a ULEC homeowner?

Affordable Housing for Rent

(Submit your application by September 30, 2024)

The Urban League of Essex County’s (ULEC) Opportunity Corporation has eight rental units in Newark, NJ, along Fairmount Avenue and Camden Street, available to qualified applicants within the applicable income guidelines.  This opportunity if open to households between 3 to 6 people.

Want to apply for a rental unit?

Annual R.E.D. Gala

(Wednesday, October 16, 2024)

Celebrating Racial Equity and Diversity + Literacy

Theme: Black, White, and R.E.D. All Over

Did you know...more than 80 percent of 3rd graders in Newark district schools cannot read on grade level?

We are launching a community-wide literacy initiative to mobilize communities to promote literacy and your support will directly fund the campaign.

Women in Construction Training

(Thru December 2024)

Ladies Build Your Dream Career

This program prepares you to transition from pre-apprenticeship construction trades to apprenticeship programs at NO COST!

Job Readiness Workshops

(Weekly; On-going)

Mondays: Job Preparation, Labor Market, O*NET

Tuesdays: Interest, Skills, Values & The Right Job For You

Wednesdays: Resume, Cover, and Thank You Letters

Fridays: Mock Interviews & Dress for Success

Lead Remediation and Abatement Program

Our Lead Remediation and Abatement Program is designed to help residents of Newark, NJ address lead hazards in residential properties effectively.  This program is an essential resource for ensuring a safe environment and complying with EPA regulations.

We offer comprehensive lead remediation and abatement services to address lead hazards.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to us at lrap@ulec.org or (973) 699-0309

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