The GWUL is closed today, February 8, because of the snowstorm cleanup.

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Please be advised that the Greater Washington Urban League does not solicit funds door-to-door to pay a person’s utility or any other bills or for donations. It has recently been brought to our attention that there may be a person or persons fraudulently claiming to represent the League. If you are approached by anyone going door-to-door requesting funds on behalf of the League, please do not give him or her any monies, and immediately report the incident to the Metropolitan Police Department, Financial Crimes Division at 202-727-4159, or to your local police department if you live outside the District.

• Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Gala - March 17th, 2010 Read more »
• Urban League Movement Pushes for Strong Public Option in Health Care Bill. Click here.
• GWUL to Host National Urban League Centennial Conference, July 27 -31, 2010, at the Washington Convention Center. For Centennial activities, click here. If you are interested in sponsorship of host activities, please call Claudette Perry, 202-265-8200, Ext. 290, Email: cperry@gwul.org; or contact Ricky Clemons, Ext. 295, Email:rclemons@gwul.org.
• Emergency Assistance with Water Bills GWUL is administering the S.P.L.A.S.H Program for The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority. S.P.L.A.S.H. - Serving People by Lending A Supporting Hand— offers assistance to families in need so that they can maintain critical services, like water, until they get back on their feet. Learn more about the program »