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2021 R.E.D. Gala Whitney M. Young Award Honoree: Andrea McChristian

By ULEC | March 9, 2021

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2021 R.E.D. Gala Whitney M. Young Award to Ms. Andrea McChristian for her commitment to protecting the rights of…

2021 R.E.D. Gala Community Impact Award Honoree: Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Carlos M. Rodriguez)

By ULEC | March 9, 2021

The Urban League of Essex County is proud to present the 2021 R.E.D. Gala Community Impact Award to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for being a committed community partner;…

Getting Out of Debt and Moving Forward

By ULEC | June 2, 2019

In 2016, Phyllis Hawkins faced insurmountable odds. She enrolled in the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) under-employed with defaulted student loans, no savings, sub-prime credit and due to an unexpected family…

Motivation to Save and Build

By ULEC | June 2, 2019

Isaac Oppong’s financial circumstances were trying, difficult, and unpredictable before being introduced to the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC). Upon enrolling in the FOC, Mr. Oppong had no savings, was under-employed…