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Census Testing Dates for US Census Recruitment at GWUL

Jan 25, 2010

The US Census 2010 is Coming Read more »

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant to President

Feb 17, 2010

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POSITION TITLE:                       Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO Read more »

GWUL Seeks Contractors for Weatherization Program

Jan 29, 2010

 GWUL SEEKS CONTRACTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMRead more »

GWUL Affordable Housing Event

Jun 20, 2009

Prospective homeowner? Homeowner? Facing foreclosure? Join us Saturday, June 20 for the DC Homeownership Expo and Foreclosure Clinic held at the Washington Convention Center, 10am - 2pm.  Free event - open to public!  Free credit reports, credit counseling and foreclosure counseling available. Read more »

GWUL Announces New Opportunity for Older Teens With Chris Cooley Youth Football Camp

May 20, 2009

We have a new free opportunity for 50 teen athletes (boys and girls) ages 15 – 18 to participate in a one-day PROFORMANCE CLINIC on Sunday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfax High School. The clinic will feature speed and agility training by D1 Sports Training. Read more »

Scholarships for Youth Ages 7 to 14 to Attend Cooley Camp

May 4, 2009

The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL), a community partner with the Old Spice Chris Cooley Youth Football Camp in partnership with ProCamps and the Jason Taylor Foundation, announces a scholarship for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Only a few slots remain for the two-day camp, which will be held June 13 – 14 at Fairfax High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more »

GWUL Annual Meeting

Apr 23, 2009

You are invited to the Greater Washington Urban League’s 71st Annual Membership Meeting and Reception. This is a great time to learn more about the work of the League or to let the League introduce itself to you. Invite a friend along and children are welcome to this family-friendly event. Read more »

Healthy Marriages: A Different Kind of Stimulus Package

Mar 20, 2009

What: “Healthy Marriages and Strengthening Communities” is the theme of a conference at Howard University’s Blackburn Center on March 20 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The goal of the conference is to provide information and resources needed to strengthen DC’s most valuable resource…its families. Read more »

Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) Will Present the 37th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Gala on March 18, 2009

Mar 16, 2009

The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) will present the 37th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Gala on March 18, 2009 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. Under the theme “Stepping Up to the Plate: Yes We Can!” the 2009 Gala will salute those who have stepped up against all odds and made a difference.

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Urban League Homeownership Workshops: Buying Your First Home and Preventing Foreclosure Workshop

Feb 21, 2009

Buying Your First Home

Speak to realtors, lenders, housing inspectors, housing counselors and other professionals to discover everything you need to know about purchasing your first home including how to qualify for a loan, working with an agent, home inspections, home maintenance and more. Read more »