Urban League of Kansas strives everyday to provide solutions to assist the urban community in achieving economic self-reliance and an improved quality of life through access to education, resources, and opportunities.

Our Priorities Include:

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

To provide concrete supports and services for families including social connections, education on development of parental resilience, parenting, child development, youth empowerment, and strengthening the social and emotional skills of children.

SAFE STABLE HOUSING

To assist low to moderate income individuals become self-sufficient by providing education and resources related to housing and financial literacy to ensure all individuals have access to affordable, safe, and stable housing.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

To empower individuals by providing skills, resources, training and opportunities that assist with building financial security and generational wealth.

HEALTH EQUITY

To eliminate disparities, and improve the health of underserved populations by supporting the elimination of socioeconomic and racial/ethnic health disparities as part of an effort to prevent chronic disease and promote health efforts.

EDUCATION

To assure that students have equitable access to education from pre-k to college and the resources to support their education for the purpose of helping them to achieve success.

CAREER & WORKFORCE

To advocate for removal of systematic barriers and leverage opportunities for career pathways for individuals to obtain quality employment and move into higher-wage jobs that helps to overcome the generational racial disparities in wealth and income.

LEADERSHIP & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

To create an ecosystem of diverse leaders who are committed to a different future by engaging people of color in learning about and practicing leadership and to facilitate providing opportunities and support for civic and community engagement.

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