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

Free Tax Preparation

Starting Monday, January 27, 2025

Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm

Saturdays
10am-1pm

No face-to-face preparation
Drop-off service or remote upload only

For more info:
Call (973) 624-9535 x273

Weekly Virtual Workshop: Job Readiness

FREE weekly classes

  • Job Preparation, Labor Market - The Right Job For You, O*NET (Mondays, 10-11:30am EST)

  • Resume, Cover and Thank You Letters (Tuesdays, 10-11:30am EST)

  • Mock Interviews and Dress for Success (Wednesdays, 10-11:30am EST)

  • Retention, You Have a Job Now What? (Fridays, 10-11:30am EST)

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Financial Aid (Paying for College)

FREE
Every 1st Tuesday
2-3pm EST

Topics include:

  • How to locate scholarships
  • Learning about grants (Pell, TAG, etc.)
  • How to apply for FAFSA
  • Applying for student loans

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Basic Principles of Money Management

FREE
Every 1st Wednesday
3-4pm EST

Topics include:

  • Why budgets are important
  • Reducing and/or eliminating expenses
  • How to assess your financial situation accurately
  • How to prepare a budget

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Intro to Investing

FREE
Every 2nd Wednesday
1-2:30pm EST

Topics include:

  • 403B/401K
  • Stock market
  • Roth IRA
  • Mutual Funds
  • Investment Tools

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Financial Literacy

FREE
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday
9-11am EST

Topics include:

  • Budgeting
  • Building credit
  • Personal financial planning

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Banking On Your Future (Saving Focus)

FREE
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday
11am-12pm EST

Topics include:

  • Savings strategies
  • Saving for retirement
  • Emergency funds
  • Protecting your assets
  • Why you need a bank account
  • How to choose a bank
  • Account fundamentals

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Steps to Starting a Business

FREE
Every 3rd Wednesday
1-2:30pm EST

Topics include:

  • LLC formation
  • Opening business accounts
  • Building business credit
  • Working with financial institutions

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Credit Building Basics

FREE
Every 3rd Wednesday
3-4pm EST

Topics include:

  • Why credit matters
  • Types of credit
  • How to fix "bad" credit
  • How to build your credit

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

Monthly Virtual Workshop: Estate Planning & Asset Protection

FREE
Every 4th Wednesday
2-3pm EST

Topics include:

  • Types of life insurance
  • Children and grandchildren policies
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Burial planning

Note: a personalized Zoom Link will be sent to email address used for registration prior to meeting date.

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