The Urban League Guild is a dynamic group of Urban League of Philadelphia (ULP) members dedicated to empowering the Greater Philadelphia Region and beyond through community engagement and service activities. Established in 1958, the Guild consists of progressive volunteers, both women and men, who passionately support the mission of the Urban League.
There are ten standing committees for strategic planning:
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Fundraising
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Community Service
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Engagement
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Luncheon
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Youth
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Membership
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Social Media
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Communication
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Hospitality
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Quarter Century
The Urban League Guild, founded in 1958, is a group of progressive volunteers, both women and men, who are members of the Urban League of Philadelphia. These dedicated individuals engage in fundraising for the affiliate and community service. Monthly luncheon meetings are held at The View, to conduct business and provide updates for both the Urban League Guild of Philadelphia and the Urban League of Philadelphia.
The Guild, with a membership of 150 plus members, was proud to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2012.
The Annual Guild Signature Fundraiser, is one of our most successful events. The Guild’s combined contribution for 2014 was $64,000 to help support the needed services provided by our affiliate the Urban League of Philadelphia. At the 2014 National Urban League Conference, the Urban League Guild of Philadelphia was awarded first place for both largest affiliate contribution in the East Region and our community service.
The Guild currently provides clothing to a transitional shelter for women and children, awards two scholarships a year to high school students, volunteers for the ULP, and participates each year in a health initiative.
Building A Better Community.
The Guild actively engages in various community initiatives, including providing clothing to transitional shelters, awarding scholarships to high school students, volunteering for Urban League programs, and participating in annual health initiatives.
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Guild Advocate
55
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ULP Liberty Bell Pin
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Guild Equality
100
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ULP Annual Report
ULP Liberty Bell Pin
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National Urban League’s annual State of Black America Report