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 (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.
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.
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 atlrap@ulec.org or (973) 699-0309