Urban League of Broward County
The Urban League of Broward County serves nearly 14,000 individuals annually through programs in education, entrepreneurship, jobs, community justice, housing, and health.
Services
The Urban League of Broward County serves nearly 14,000 individuals annually through six verticals: education, entrepreneurship, jobs, community justice, housing, and health. Their programs range from financial stability workshops, comprehensive housing counseling, and business management training to support for small business owners. Health initiatives focus on promoting healthy activities and disease prevention.
Community Empowerment Center (CEC)
The Community Empowerment Center received a $2 million grant from the Florida Department of Commerce to enhance its infrastructure and expand its programs. The CEC offers event spaces for rent, including a 4,000 sq. ft. multipurpose room, digital training classrooms, and a rooftop terrace. The center plays a pivotal role in delivering a variety of community services and programs.
Entrepreneurship Center and M3 Model
The Urban League of Broward County's Entrepreneurship Center provides technical assistance, business management training, and lending solutions to small business owners through its M3 Model, which focuses on Money, Market, and Management. The center aims to support entrepreneurship and foster economic growth within the community.
Housing Counseling Program
The Urban League of Broward County offers a comprehensive housing counseling program tailored for first-time homebuyers. This program includes an 8-hour workshop that covers critical topics such as budgeting, credit, predatory lending, the lending process, searching for a home, and maintaining the home. Additionally, their Individual Development Account (IDA) Program offers a 2:1 match savings plan to help low-income individuals purchase their first home.
Health Programs
Health programs at the Urban League of Broward County include the Living Well initiative, which promotes healthy activities and disease prevention. Another key program is Project TOTTS, which provides prenatal and infant educational empowerment programs. These initiatives aim to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of the community's residents.