2014 Annual Report

Empowering PeopleChanging Lives

2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T

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3 Message From the Chair & President

4 Center For Workforce Development

5 Center for Housing & Financial Empowerment

6 Youth Development & Education

7 Leadership & Collaboration

8 Partners and Collaborators

9 Volunteers and Staff

10 Board of Directors

11 Financial Position

12-14 Financial Supporters

15 Auxiliary Groups

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

MISSIONAs an active partner, leader, and catalyst, we will assist African Americans, other minority groups, and the disadvantaged attain social and economic equality and stability through direct services and advocacy.

IMPACTThe Louisville Urban League served 12,378 individuals during fiscal year July 2013 – June 2014 through direct services and extended collaborations providing families throughout the community with opportunities to achieve economic stability. The $3.24 million of support received from government, businesses, and individuals resulted in an estimated $39.6 million impact, which is more than a 1200% return.

HISTORY

Since 1921, the Louisville Urban League has assisted disadvantaged people in attaining social and economic stability and prosperity. It was founded by a group of African Americans who were committed to providing positive role models and academic assistance for area youth. The Louisville Urban League has grown to an agency that addresses the needs of families through workforce development, homeownership and housing counseling, and youth development. For a complete history of the Louisville Urban League, visit: www.lul.org.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT

As the Louisville Urban League approaches its 100th birthday of serving Louisville and the surrounding area, we are humbled and honestly in awe of what our mission-focused Board members, our dedicated staff, and our faithful community partners have been able to accomplish together.

Each of us connected to this organization is honored and eternally grateful to play a small role in this organization’s long and proud history and in the past year’s success.

We are pleased to report that the Louisville Urban League was recognized and awarded the top score of five by the National Urban League as a result of the Affiliate Performance Assessment.

Louisville Urban League programs, in the key areas of Workforce Development, Housing and Financial Empowerment, and Youth Development and Education, are continuing to improve and enrich the lives of thousands of disadvantaged and at-risk families throughout the community.

We invite you to take a few moments and review our successes noted in this annual report. Yet, even in the light of these accomplishments, we recognize there is still much work to be done, and are impassioned to continue the good fight ... to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Making a difference ... one person at a time

With the passing of Maya Angelou this year, everyone connected to the Louisville Urban League was reminded of the difference that the life of one person can make in the lives of many. We celebrated Dr. Angelou’s inspiring contributions during a tribute held at the Urban League.

These words from Dr. Angelou serve as an ongoing truth for each of us connected to the Urban League: “If you find it in your heart to CARE FOR SOMEBODY ELSE you will have succeeded.”

God willing and with your ongoing support, the Louisville Urban League will continue to both “care” and to make a real difference in the lives of many others for years to come. After all, that is truly what the Louisville Urban League is all about: “Empowering People ... Changing Lives” one person at a time.

The Louisville Urban League . . . A Rich Tradition of Service to Our Community

H. David Hale Chairman, Board of Directors

Benjamin K. Richmond President & CEO

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Goal I: Economically Stable Families The pathway to economic stability for many local residents goes through the League’s Center for Workforce Development. Here, individuals looking for a job or a better career opportunity can obtain employment search assistance, career counseling, employability readiness training, job placement referrals, and post-placement support. The League also provides services to employers that need help marketing career opportunities and achieving workforce diversity. Hundreds of local businesses look to the Center for Workforce Development to recruit, screen, and refer qualified candidates to meet their workforce needs.

Last year, the League assisted over 253 individuals served through its counselor-assisted and specialized training services to obtain employment. Individuals were placed in a diverse array of positions, ranging from low-skilled and entry-level to highly qualified and experienced professionals. The League works closely with hundreds of Metro Louisville’s major employers and industry leaders to help supply their need for pre-screened, “ready now” workers.

The League’s workforce development specialists include Certified Workforce Development professionals by NAWDP who possess the talent and passion necessary to help our clients overcome potential employment barriers, such as an inadequate family support system, past involvement with the criminal justice system, inadequate academic preparation, lack of job skills. Special programs such as the Mature Worker Program and ICANBE provide specialized training and intensive services to persons seeking employment and skills training to re-enter the workforce. The League serves as a beacon of hope and a gateway to success for those who might otherwise have a difficult time finding the right employment opportunity.

MATURE WORKER PROGRAM The Mature Worker Program is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. Funded by the Department of Labor through the National Urban League, the Louisville Urban League provides program services to older workers in Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, and Oldham counties in Kentucky.

Participants are assigned to a Host Agency for community-service and work-based training. Program services include career coaching and training; Individual Employment Plans, job referrals, place-ment and post-placement follow-up. The program pays participants wages while in training with a Host Agency.

The program served 208 mature workers, assigned to 33 diverse Host Agencies across four counties in subsidized work-training slots. Thirteen participants transitioned from the program into unsubsidized employment.

CAREER EXPOS The League’s Career Expos attracted 1,231 career and employment opportunity seekers and are among Louisville’s largest showcases of employment and educational opportunities, providing “one-stop” experiences for those seeking to connect with employers, educational institutions, training opportunities, and other resources. This year, the Louisville Career Expo attracted 921 attendees and 72 exhibitors; and, the Community Career Expo Jeffer-sontown attracted 310 job seekers and 44 exhibitors.

I CAN BE (Individual Career Advance-ment Now Be Empowered), a new education and employment initiative launched in June 2013, is a community focused effort to recruit, prepare, and connect individuals who reside primarily in the zip codes 40203, 40210, 40211, and 40212 to work at UPS and other

local businesses. ICANBE is designed to create a pool of “ready now” workers for industries such as logistics and distribution, healthcare, and retail. with a pathway to a college education. Eligible recruits are pre-screened, matched with one of the ICANBE employer partners, interviewed, and hired contingent upon successful completion of work readiness training.

RESULTS2,953 individuals received service

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE1,231 individuals attended Career Expos 927 utilized the Resource Center 493 attended an employer recruitment event

CAREER COUNSELING620 engaged in counselor assisted services

TRAINING 90 individuals received job-readiness and life-skills training44 individuals received job skills training 208 Mature Workers received subsidized training ($750,593 in training wages)

JOB REFERRAL & PLACEMENT 224 counselor assisted individuals were referred for employment 253 clients obtained employment

Earnings are between $15,080 and $66,560 annually with a $4.9 million impact to local economy (based on estimated projection of total annual salaries earned)

EMPLOYER SERVICE 85% employer satisfaction rating: employers received a pool of qualified minority applicants that met their workforce needs and contributed to their building a stronger and more diverse workforce and in meeting their goals and commitment to Affirmative Action.

CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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The League’s Center for Housing and Financial Empowerment (CHFE) provides assistance to families in need of better housing while combating housing inequities for low-to-moderate-income households. Our comprehensive housing counseling services equip families with knowledge and support necessary to address their housing needs, improve their financial situation, and avoid experiencing the crisis of mortgage foreclosure. Our clients gain the basic financial education and knowledge necessary to obtain and maintain safe, decent, stable, and affordable housing.

Our Center’s nationally certified housing counselors and specialists achieve out-standing results in areas of financial and fair housing education. They empower clients with the tools to understand and improve their credit scores, set targeted SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Specific), goals and understand the financial planning cycle. Clients learn about the high cost of using fringe or alternative lending services and institutions so they can make sound financial decisions for their future. As a Bank On Louisville partner, the League conducts StartFresh classes to help those who are unbanked or underbanked use traditional banking products. CHFE counseling services include:

Rental Readiness: helping prospective renters gain access to conventional

rental housing through budget and credit counseling, teaching tenancy basics, and helping clients evaluate rental options that best meet their family needs.

Budget and Credit Counseling: helping families plan their budget and understand how to use it as a money management tool.

Home Ownership Training (H.O.T.): prepares families to purchase a home through comprehensive education and counseling. Courses focus on under-standing real estate contracts, home inspections, home maintenance, home insurance, the importance of energy efficiency and applying for a mortgage and completing loan applications.

Mortgage Default/Delinquency Counseling: helping families who have become delinquent on their mortgage to stay in their home and avoid foreclosure. CHFE counselors assess clients’ financial situation and work with mortgage holders to establish repayment plans and other options that prevent foreclosure.

Homeowner Services: helps clients who are homeowners work through financial management needs, such as refinancing or obtaining second mortgages, getting current with utilities or taxes, understanding maintenance responsibilities and overall factors of being a good neighbor (home maintenance, community involvement, etc.)

REBOUND, INC. REBOUND, Inc. (REBuilding Our Urban Neighborhood Dwellings), the League’s housing development arm, continues to respond to growing needs for housing redevelopment to revitalize neighborhoods affected by the growing number of vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties in our city. REBOUND’s mission is to create positive impact in housing and economic development, while helping low-to-moderate-income families have access to quality housing within our historic urban neighborhoods.

As a Community Housing Development Organization, REBOUND is able to work throughout Louisville Metro to meet its mission. REBOUND has concentrated its efforts primarily in West Louisville. Since 2010, REBOUND has acquired, rehabbed and sold 12 single-family homes. These homes were vacant, abandoned, or foreclosed properties. Upon completion of the rehab or new construction, the homes were sold to families whose income was below 80% medium income in the area. All families received comprehensive homebuyer counseling and education through our partnership with HUD Approved Counseling Agencies.

REBOUND’s total investment is $2 million and growing as it continues to rehab properties.

RESULTS

Total receiving services 2,591Counseling Units 2,440 New Mortgage-Ready Clients 46(Clients who improved their credit scores to a minimum of 640 for mortgage readiness)

Rental Counseling 70Referred to landlords 31

Home Ownership Training 429Purchased Homes 38Mortgage Investment $3.8 M

Mortgage Default Counseling 748Delinquencies Resolved 234Value of Homes Saved $22.2 M

Homeowner Services 19(Homeowners seeking non-delinquency housing or financial assistance)

CENTER FOR HOUSING AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

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Goal II: Successful School-aged Youth The League’s Youth Development and Education division is a driving force toward “growing a college going culture” within Louisville’s African American community. The League provided educa-tion and social development services for youth and parents/caregivers, serving 785 school-aged youth, and reached an addi-tional 522 individuals through community and parental engagement programs. Our vision is “successful school-age youth” who are empowered to achieve academ-ically and socially.

Project Ready, the League’s signature out-of-school time program, prepares students for a successful high-school-to-college transition and life ready skills. Project Ready’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) focus served 49 youths. Project Ready youth improve school performance, develop enhanced social skills, explore college options, create individual college plans, and much more. The three major components of Project Ready include: 1) Academic Enhancement, 2) Social & Leadership Development, 3) Cultural and Global Awareness.

Summer Reach is a component of Project Ready that exposes students to a variety of developmental experiences with a STEM focus. Experiences include college and career exploration tours, social skill development, world cultural enrichment/global awareness, and college financial awareness workshops. Eighty one youth participated.

Urban Youth Golf Program (UYGP) is a PGA funded program that works in partnership with The First Tee of Louisville, which serves middle and high school students from diverse neigh-borhoods and backgrounds teaching golf and life skills, while providing cultural enrichment, career exploration, healthy habits, and academic assistance. Golf instruction is provided by PGA profes-sionals.We served 520 youth and connect-

ed with nearly 10,000 students through school outreach.

The annual George “G.G.” Johnson Scholarship Golf Scramble raises money for the Urban Youth Golf Program (UYGP) Scholarship Fund. This year, 104 adult golfers partnered with 21 UYPG participants in the scramble. This scram-ble awarded one scholarship to a UYGP graduating senior.

The Street Academy partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools is a “Saturday School” educational enhance-ment program that provides academic enrichment, socio-behavioral modification through Tai Chi, and cultural develop-ment for 110 male students in grades 4 thru 6. Street Academy instruction focuses on improving students’ reading skills and levels while preparing them for transition to middle school.

Parent Leadership Academy In partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools Title I, the League’s Parent Leadership Academy (PLA) provided 12 modules of training to 43 parents and caregivers. PLA equipped participants with the necessary tools and knowledge that better prepares them to participate and engage in Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Site-Based Decision Making, and educational advocacy in their child’s school.

Our 2014 Education Summit: “TurnUP for Education” provided 350 attendees ways of fostering ‘soft skills’ that help a student succeed in attain-ing academic achievement and in life. The keynote speaker was David Johns, Executive Director of the Whitehouse Initiative of Educational Excellence for African Americans. Many community and education leaders, parents, and youth engaged in a “Pep Rally” and dialogue at Central High School Magnet Career Academy. The summit included interac-tive workshops for youth and adults, and the one-stop youth access to 25 colleges, universities, and youth service exhibitors.

YOUTH PROGRAM RESULTS

785 school-age youth received academic enrichment, social skill development, and increased global/cultural awareness through YDE programs. 100% of our youth advanced to their academic next grade level.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT: (240 YOUTH SERVED)

Improvement:

• 204 improved academically

• 110 improved reading skills

Advancement:

• 14 middle schoolers advanced to high school

• 4 seniors graduated and enrolled in college

SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT (760 YOUTH SERVED)

Leadership Skills

• 333 youth improved leadership skills

• 520 youth learned to play golf

Personal Development/Life Skills

• 76 established individual college development plans

• 679 received skills that enhance confidence & self esteem

GLOBAL/CULTURAL AWARENESS (205 YOUTH SERVED)

College/Career Exploration

• 130 explore career options through college/business tours

Cultural Enrichment

• 131 increased awareness and appreciation for diversity

• 198 participated in cultural enrichment activities

ACADEMYSTREETSTREET

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

Our Children Our Destiny

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Urban Leadership Alliance Seminar (ULAS) is designed as a vehicle through which African American men exhibiting high potential as a future leader are coached, educated, and prepared for higher levels of leadership and responsibility within their respective companies. Through ULAS, participants accelerate their career paths, ultimately increasing the number of African American men in upper-level positions within the Louisville community.

The nine monthly sessions are divided into three core areas: Self-awareness, Leader-ship Skill Development, and Tactical Skill Application.

The second class consisted of 11 participants representing 8 Louisville-based companies.

Participant CompanyCurtis Evans UPSOllie Green Norton HealthcareWilliam Jackson Ford Assembly PlantJames Johns First Capital Bank of KYGreg Lindsey LG&E-KU EnergyDonnie Ogletree Norton HealthcareSean Smith Ford Truck PlantMike Spencer GEKevin Sullivan, Sr. Horseshoe So. IndianaDarrell Thornton UPSDanny Wooten Humana

These gentlemen and ULAS were celebrated during the 2014 Report Luncheon.

GET FIT LOUISVILLE The Louisville Urban League launched a health and wellness program in 2013 called Get Fit Louisville. This unique program took 25 adults and 25 teens through a six-month program of health education, physical activi-ties, and team competion. Parents and their teens were divided into five teams that com-peted much like a reality show. The program was filmed for a feature length documentary that was selected for and premeired at the Louisville International Festival of Film in October 2014.

• 80% increased their healthy habits and healthy approaches to healthy lifestyles • 63% reduced personal health barriers and improved their health • 32% increased baseline exercise levels • 60% lost weight • 53% lost at least 2” off their waist • 50% reduced their Body Mass Index • 18% lost at least 5% of their weight

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) The VITA program is a partnership between the LUL Guild, the Louisville Asset Building Coalition, and the League to provide Free Electronic Filing of Federal and State Income Tax.

4,112 Tax returns filed $4,777,654 in Tax Refunds Issued

Estimated tax preparation fee savings: $324,848 (Based on average filing fees of $79 each charged by Tax Preparation firms)

COMMUNITY WINTERHELP The Urban League is the financial manager for Community Winterhelp which provides utility assistance to low income families. Services are provided through contracts with 16 area ministries in Jefferson County and 3 Community Action Agencies in outlying counties. Funds come from the contributions of LG&E customers and are matched by LG&E.

Funds distributed $337,889 Average assistance provided $180.69 Families assisted 1,870

WALK TO DEFEAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY The League held its 3rd Annual Walk to raise awareness of the increasing problem of childhood obesity in the state. Kentucky is ranked 3rd in the nation for childhood obesity and tenth for adult obesity. The walk was held in November 2013 at Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium. Sponsors included Humana Foundation, Norton Healthcare Centers for Prevention and Wellness, Kroger, Walgreens, UofL Diabetes and Obesity Center, Heuser Health, and the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown.

OPPORTUNITY OPEN GOLF CLASSIC The Opportunity Open Golf Classic cel-ebrated its fifth year raising support and awareness of the Louisville Urban League helping achieve economic stability and social prosperity for its clients. Sponsored

by First Capital Bank of Kentucky, UPS, V-Soft Consulting, and Gentleman Jack, and chaired by UPS Airlines VP Tom Volta, the event raised over $73,500 to help fund the League’s programs and services. The Opportunity Open brings awareness of the work and mission of the Louisville Urban League to new audiences each year.

DIVERSITY SOIREE & AWARDS GALA The 2014 Diversity Soiree & Awards Gala featuring a Multicultural Spectacular with dance, music and voice. The recipient of the prestigious Arthur M. Walters Champion of Diversity Award was given to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for work done to successfully launch the state health exchange kynect, impacting thousands of minorities and other disadvantaged people lacking access to affordable healthcare. Sponsored by Horseshoe Southern Indiana, the event raised $52,500.

2013 ANNUAL REPORT LUNCHEON Wil James, President, Toyota Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. delivered the keynote address for the Report Luncheon sponsored by BB&T. The purpose of this luncheon is to raise awareness of the League through reporting on activities held during the year. Over 400 attended.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND COLLABORATIONS

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15,000 Degrees15th District PTA (Jefferson

County)55,000 DegreesACLU-KYAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Inc Eta Omega ChapterAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Red CrossApple Patch CommunityArthur S. Kling CenterArts Council of LouisvilleAT&TBaba Serakali-Tai ChiBank of AmericaBank On LouisvilleBaptist Fellowship CenterBaptist TowersBates Community

Development CorpBBB Consumer Education

FundBB&TBig Brothers, Big SistersBingham FellowsBrantley SecurityBullitt County Board of

EducationButtercream Lace C.H.O.I.C.E.California Area Family

Development Center California Community CenterCampbellsville University

Louisville CenterCancer Resource CenterCAP-Community Services &

RevitalizationCareer CruisingCatholic Charities Center for Accessible LivingCenters for Prevention and

Wellness (Women’s Focused Area)

Central District Baptist Association

Central High SchoolCentral Kentucky Community

ActionCentral Louisville Community

MinistriesChapel HouseChildren’s FoundationChildren’s Orthopedic Service

LineChristian Care CommunitiesChurchill DownsCintasCoca-ColaCommunity Partnership for

Protecting Children

Community TowersCommunity Winterhelp Inc.ConnextionsCOPES, Inc.Cox Media GroupCrowne PlazaDare to CareDelta Sigma ThetaDepart. of Veteran AffairsDifferent Stroke Golf Center Discover Downtown

LagrangeDismas CharitiesDress For Success LouisvilleEastern Area Community

MinistriesElderServeElizabeth Community &

Technical CollegeEmpire Beauty SchoolFalls of OhioFamily Resource & Youth

Service CentersFamily Scholar HouseFairdale MinistriesFedExFern Creek/Highview United

MinistriesFifth Third BankFord Motor CompanyFourth Street Live!Frazier History MuseumFuller Center for Housing of

LouisvilleGEGeek SquadGeorge Merrifield / St. Jude

FoundationGFSGoodwill IndustriesGTS StaffingHeuser HealthHighlands Community

MinistriesHillebrand HouseHome Builders Association of

LouisvilleHome Inspections of

KentuckianaHoney Tree Publishing, LLCHospice of Nelson CountyIndiana University SoutheastIndiana Wesleyan UniversityInterdenominational

Ministerial CoalitionIroquois Golf Course ITT Technical InstituteIvy Tech Community CollegeJ.P. Morgan Chase Jefferson Community &

Technical College

Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County Public Schools Title I

Jeffersontown Area MinistriesJob CorpsJunior AchievementKaren Karma McKnight-YogaKCTCSKentuckiana College Access

CenterKentuckianaWorksKentucky Black Nurses

AssociationKentucky Center for the ArtsKentucky Department of

EducationKentucky Health CooperativeKentucky Housing

Corporation Kentucky Organ Donor

AffiliatesKentucky Parent Information

Resource CenterKentucky State UniversityKevin Bruce InsuranceKHEAAKHEAA - KY Higher Education

Assistance AuthorityKrogerKy Job CorpsLegal Aid SocietyLots of Love CateringLouisville Asset Building

CoalitionLouisville Central Community

CenterLouisville Commodity Food

ProgramLouisville Free Public LibraryLouisville Metro Community

Services & RevitalizationLouisville Metro Office of

Youth DevelopmentLouisville Metro Public

Health Dept.Louisville Urban League GuildLouisville Urban League

Young ProfessionalsLuther BrownMainline CommunicationsManna Inc.Martin UniversityMerrill LynchMetro United WayMetropolitan CollegeMetropolitan Housing

Coalition Mid-Continent University

Advantage ProgramMillion Dollar Scholar

Ministries United of South Central Louisville

Mini-Versity Downtown Child Dev. Center RW

Miyama USAMOBILETUTORSMorehead State UniversityMuhammad Ali CenterMulti-Purpose Community

Action Murray State UniversityNational Safe PlaceNeighborhood PlaceNetwork Center for

Community ChangeNeustar, Inc.New Directions Housing

Corporation New Life RecoveryNorton Healthcare Centers

for Prevention & WellnessOffice of Employment &

TrainingOld National BankOxmoor FarmsPapa John StadiumPapailler CreativePark DuValle Community

Health CenterPassport Health PlanPNC BankPortland Elementary SchoolPresbyterian Community

CenterPricewaterhouse CoopersProject WarmPurdue University College of

TechnologyRefresher PointsRegional Airport AuthorityRegional First Title Group,

LLCRoam Runners on a MissionSalvation ArmySam Swope Auto GroupSCORESecuritasSelf Sufficiency Inc.Seneca Golf Course Service USA Home

InspectionsShawnee Community CenterShawnee Golf CourseShepard of the ValleyShively Area MinistriesSIster Visitor CenterSouth East Associated

MinistriesSouth Louisville Community

MinistriesSouthern Star Dev. Corp.

Southwest Community Ministries

Spalding UniversitySpencerian CollegeSt. Jude FoundationSt. Matthews Area MinistriesSt. Vincent DePaulState Farm InsuranceStites & Harbison PLLCSullivan UniversityTARCTawana Hughes BuilderThe First Tee of LouisvilleThe Henderson Group

Enterprises, LLCTKT StaffingToyota Manufacturing Co.Tri-County COmmunity

ActionTrinity Family Life CenterULAS GroupUnited Crescent Hill

MinistriesUnited Food and Commercial

Workers Local 227Universal WoodsUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of Louisville

Diabetes & Obesity CenterUniversity of Louisville

Minority Teacher Recruitment

University of Louisville School of Nursing

US BankUS EEOCVeterans AdministrationVisionary Sports &

Entertainment Vitalis Lanshima for County

ClerkVocational RehabilitationVolunteers of AmericanWalgreensWalmart Stores Inc.Walnut Street Baptist ChurchWayside Christian MinistriesWesley COmmunity HouseWesley H. Community

DaycareWesley-West Kids II CDCWestern Kentucky UniversityWhitney M. Young, Jr. Jobs

Corps CenterYMCAYoung Eagle Flights

2013-2014 PARTNERS-COLLABORATORS

PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS We greatly appreciate those organizations that work with the League to help bring positive change to the community.

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Demitra AlexanderLeah AndersonPaul BeasleyCarmen BellSharon BrazleyIvy BritoSharon BrittonInnes BronnerDr. Sandra BrooksArlissa BrownFranchesca BrutleyFelix BucknerEbony BurnsDarin CainCheyney CarneyLarry Carrico Kelli CauleyKathryn ChapmanPhyllis ClarkAaron ColeAaron ColeDr. Erika CollinsYvonne ColyerCassandra ConnerTameka CopelandJonathon CrenshawLorraine CunninghamValerie DaughteryLJ DavisWayne DavisRebecca DeJarnettAmanda DelanyPatricia DewittDale DodrillAntonette DouglasAlthea DrydenKimani EalomEboni EdwardsJeff EllisonDarrian EvansCindy FedericoAneeka FerrelSylena FishbackAsha FlournoyToledia Ford-TurnerBetty FoxBrenda GarnettNae GibsonDr. Allene GoldRussell GoodwinJustin GordonLesie GrahamCassandra GrayEric Hawkins

Heather Gray WomplerBeverly GreenKevin GreenwellCheryl Peterson GuessNe’Sha HamlinGeorgia HamptonCassandra Harris-GrayAngela HawkinsSheipa HayesCraig Heibert Tammye HendersonStephanie HenryVan HodgeClaibourne HolmesLisa HoustonKenneth HowardBrieonna JacksonVickie JamesDavid JohnsNikki JohnsonDetrick Johnson Jeanine Johnson Samuel JohnsonAudrey JonesPhilip JonesDeborah KeeylanKelsey KoopmanHilary KuttleChristi Lanier-RobinsonErica LeeBrandon LightsyMartin LindseyJenita LyonsVon MacklinDr. Bonnie MarshallJohn MarshallChristopher MartinRamiah MartinEric MasonKenny MasonLouie McDonaldJessica McElrathKathy McGinnisErica McGowanChristine McGuireSteve McMillenKea MiddletownMegan MilesKiara MillerKirk MillerDelois MitchellDavid Morgan Elise OblanderAshley O’Neil

Tevin ParkerKenneth PattersonEd PerryBonita PetersonPamela PriddyJasmine PuckettBetty RamseyBrittany ReedValencia RichardsAlexis RobinsonDesmond RobinsonElizabeth RossRichard RowlandPamela RussellRamzi SabreePaul SagunRay SandbeckStacey Sands-WilliamsAngie ShonteeAnthony SmithToni SmithJames Smith Wayne SouthersShaun SpencerLauraetta StarksDennis StewartMary StewartShannon StintonMarty StorchMarkisha SweattAlexis TaylorJoe ThomasTony ThomasDexter ThompsonD’ante TinsonMary Ann ToniniJames TumisSteven UlrichDaryl UnseldUrsula WadeDr. Kathryn WallaceHill WalthallRachel WardPhil WatsonJean WhittHolly WilliamsLauren WilliamsBrittany WilloughbyJohn WilsonLeesu WinsteadDarryl YoungFelicia Young

Benjamin K. RichmondPresident & CEO

Artie N. Robertson, CPASenior Vice President & COO

Martin LindseyDevelopment Officer

Audrey L. Poppe, MBAAccounting Manager

Anita W. McGruder, MSBCExecutive Assistant to the President/CEO& Human Resource Manager

Deathra ShipleySecretary

Freda GarnerWinterhelp Program Coordinator

Juanita F. Sands, CWDPDirector

Steven J. Davis, M.Ed, CWDPWorkforce Developent Specialist

Russell GoodwinWorkforce Developent Specialist

Ernestine WoodsResource Center SpecialistDarrel J. Echols, MPA, CWDPMWP Program Manager

Michael HuntWorkforce Developent Specialist/Job Developer

Yvonne MorrisAdministrative Assistant

Center for Workforce Development

Christie McCravyDirector Beverly A. DavidHousing Counselor

Vickie L. JamesHousing Counselor

Carol J. Kirby-Green Housing Counselor

Benita FreemanHousing Counselor

Taunisha BerryHousing Specialist

Thereka SmithHousing Specialist II

Kevin DunlapREBOUND Housing Development Mgr.

Center for Housing and Financial Empowerment

Lawrence WilbonDirector

D’Shawn A. JohnsonYouth Development Specialist

Cassandra WebbYouth Development Specialist

Imani A. MuhammadProgram Assistant

Rachael WardAmericorps Vista15K Outreach Coordinator

Educational Instructors/Team LeadersJimmy HousealChristopher H. Rasheed

Educational InstructorsBerry FinleyTerry L. HumphreyVeeko A. LucasAdrian MortonKumar M. RashadMichael J. Warren

Home School CoordinatorsNaela K. Imanyara-SerikaliDr. Lennie Pendleton-Marshall

Youth Development and Education

VOLUNTEERS STAFF

VOLUNTEERS We greatly appreciate those individuals that provide time to the League its programs, services, and events.

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OFFICERS

Chairman of the Board H. David Hale Chairman & President/CEO, First Capital Bank of Kentucky

Vice Chairman, Programs Daniel Hall Vice President for Community Engagement University of Louisville

Vice Chairman, Administration Dawn Franklin Croft Corporate Attorney, YUM! Brands Inc.

Secretary Fran Berg Director of Consumer Strategy The Comfy Cow

Treasurer Gerald Reynolds Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary LG&E and KU Energy LLC

DIRECTORS

Mozell Axson President Axson Insurance and Financial Services

Sandra E. Brooks, M.D., MBA, System Vice President, Research & Prevention Norton Healthcare

Sheila Carson President, LUL Guild

Joella Comstock Mid-South WiES Deep Drive Specialist Kroger

Cecy Cowger Retired

Condrad Daniels Vice President, Operations and Technology Houston-Johnson, Inc.

Sharon Decker Senior Vice President, Director of Mortgage Lending Fifth Third Bank

Cynthia Federico Market HR Manager, Walmart Stores, Inc.

Jimmy L. Gillispie, Jr. Agency Field Executive, State Farm Insurance Company

Norris Hamilton Vice President of Human Resources, Horseshoe Southern Indiana

Berry L. Hayes, Sr. Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Trover Solutions

Harry Hayes Director, Small & Association Group Sales, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Demetrius Holloway Attorney, Labor Law and Employment Law, Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Walter Koczot Principal The Glenview Trust Company

Mike Nepaul Vice President Louisville Air and Freight Operations UPS

Jeffrey Norton Vice President Corporate Banking Old National Bank

Eric Miller Senior Director of Human Resources, Churchill Downs Racetrack

Diane Porter Chairwoman Jefferson County School Board

Nancy Presnell Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Compliance and CRA Republic Bank & Trust Company

Rick Purdy Chief Human Resources Officer ResCare

Richard Rowland, Jr. President, LUL Young Professionals

Ben Ruiz CEO & Creative Director Adhawks Advertising and Public Relations, Inc.

Melanie Shook Vice President of Customer Experience Neustar, Inc.

Elliot Snow Quality Leader GE Appliance, General Electric, Appliances & Lighting

Purna Veer President & CEO, V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc.

2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP The Louisville Urban League was recently recognized and awared the top score of Five by the National Urban League as a result of the Affiliate Performance Assessment!

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Total Expenses $3,135,244Total Revenue $3,239,375

Federal Government$1,354,908

42%

State Government$79,180

2%

Louisville Metro Government

$77,200 2%

Jefferson County Public Schools$154,235

5%Foundations

$250,400 8%Metro United Way

$324,712 10%

Contributions$580,876

18%

Special Events$202,403

6%

Other$215,462

7%

Employment Services Program

$1,636,661 52.2%

Housing Services $579,451

18.5% Youth Education and Development

$492,287 15.7%

Advocacy $198,557

6.3% Fundraising Costs

$107,832 3.4%

Post Retirement Benefit Costs

$(159,505) -5.1%

Management and General $279,961

8.9%

Audit conducted by Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff, CPAs

Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents Certificates of DepositAccounts and Grants Receivable InvestmentsAssets Related to Building and Equipment Prepaid Expenses Deferred Compensation Plan Total Assets

$754,38637,000

845,94329,496

950,444 7,208

101,499

$2,725,976

Liabilities and Net AssestsAccounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Deferred Compensation Plan Defined Benefit Plan Payable Mortgage Payable

Total Liabilities

Net Assets

UnrestrictedTemporarily RestrictedPermanently Restricted

Total Net Assets Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$175,085 101,499

363,935 25,104

665,623

1,443,856

616,497

2,060,353 $2,725,976

$903,45637,000

730,13338,805

846,605 8,058

136,340

$2,700,397

$172,705 136,340

226,868

535,913

1,545,731

618,753

2,164,484 $2,700,397

FINANCIAL POSITION 6/30/14 6/30/13

REVENUE & EXPENSE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/14

Revenue by Source Expenses by Program Area

OUTSTANDING STEWARDSHIP The Louisville Urban League’s economic impact on the community exceeded 39 million dollars this past year, that’s over a 1200% return on funds contributed.

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$100,000 or more Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville Metro Government Metro United Way National Urban League

$50,000 - $99,999 J & L Foundation Mr. David A Jones KentuckianaWorks Kentucky Housing Corporation LG&E-KU Energy

$30,000 - $49,999 C. E. & S. Foundation Brown-Forman Corporation Lee B. Thomas Jr. Metro Bank PNC Bank

$20,000 - $29,999 AT&T Kentucky Fifth Third Bank PGA of America Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.

$10,000 - $19,999 BB&T Dixie Properties First Capital Bank of Kentucky GE Appliances & Lighting Horseshoe Casino - Southern Indiana Humana Foundation KentuckyOne Health Kroger Company Republic Bank & Trust Sam Swope Auto Group State Farm Insurance United Parcel Service US Bank

$5,000 - $9,999 Blueprint Technologies Owsley Brown Charitable Foundation, Inc. Churchill Downs, Inc. Humana Inc. Ford Motor Company Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Norton Healthcare Dr. Paula H. Pottinger Stites and Harbison PLLC Truist Whayne Supply Company

$1,000 - $4,999 Autozone Baptized Pentecostal Church of Holiness Mr. and Mrs. Don and Fran Berg Central Bank Coca-Cola Refreshments Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff Doe-Anderson Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Kentucky Fourth Street Live GE Employee Community Fund Sean Michael Hardy Houston-Johnson, Inc. Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly JP Morgan Chase Kelly Services Kentucky Lottery Corporation Kentucky State University Louisville Asset Building Coalition Manna, Inc. National League of Cities Institute New Directions Housing Corporation Old National Bank ResCare Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. TARC The Henderson Group Enterprises, LLC Trover Solutions

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 227 University of Louisville V-Soft Consulting Group Inc Walmart YUM! Brands

CEO ( CHAMPIONS OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY) SOCIETY Individuals or organizations that contributed a gift of $1,000 or more within the year

Don & Fran Berg Edith S. Bingham Daniel H. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Winston Pittman Samuel Rechter Benjamin K. Richmond Elliott and Wanda Snow John A. Yarmuth

IN-KIND SPONSORS

A Company or corporation that has made a val-ued contribution of time and/or materials to an event or program

WLKY - $25,000 Job News - $20,000 Norton Healthcare Centers for Prevention and Wellness - $5,000 TARC - $2,500 The Chamber of Jeffersontown and City of Jeffersontown - $2,500

THANK YOU!

2013-2014 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS A company, organization, or individual that has made a financial contribution to the general fund, provided sponsorship of programs, purchased tickets to events, or purchased exhibit space at expos

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Less than $1,000A.D. Porter & Sons Inc.ACLU of KY Foundation, IncAdhawks Advertising & Public RelationsDonnie AdkinsKandis AdkinsMisty AlbrechtAnitra D AllenTamara AllenAmazon FullfilmentAmerican Diabetes AssociationAmerica’s Finest FiltersLarry and Nancy AmosTracey AndersonAppriss IncAramarkDwain E. ArcherArts Council of LouisvilleLisa AsburyJessica AugustusYvonne AustinShahid Pervez BabaBeverly Ann BakerSherri BarleyDiane BeattyA. Prestion BeatyEdward BeelerBellarmine UniversityBeneke Wire CompanyBryan BentleyPatricia A BerryBig Brothers/Big Sisters of KentuckianaBernice BinghamEdith S. BinghamTerri E. BlincoeAnn BowdanBrimal GroupDr. Sandra E. BrooksAmy O BrownGary & Wanda BrownVivian BrownBrown Mackie College - LouisvilleMary BryanNola Howell BullittStephanie & Dennis BurkeSarmerra BurksCharles BurnsEbonique BurnsRaymond & Kim BurseMary BushC. L. Anderson ArchitectureC.H.O.I.C.E. INC.

Verna CahoonDrain CainHazel CallowayCampbellsville UniversityElizabeth CaplesSheila E. Carson-SmithMonica CarterSallie CarterCash America InternationalCharles CasperDon CassadyCatholic Archdiocese of LouisvilleChase BankClarke AmericanThelma J. ClemonsTia CoatleyAaron ColeShay Coleman-AverySusan CollinsSandra J. CommonsCommunity Ventures CorporationJoella ComstockConnextionsTameka CopelandElizabeth CorptCecy CowgerMarilyn CrawfordThomas & Wanda CrawfordCreative StudioPamela R. CrenshawDawn Franklin CroftCrown ServicesCrowne PlazaNatasha CummingsD.D. WilliamsonEric E DanielsAngela DardenNelson DavenportMyah DavisOlivia DavisSharon DeckerChristina DeloatcheDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Different Strokes Golf CenterBaker DillihayDistrict 4 CouncilDale W. DodrillGearld DohertyDr. and Mrs. Robert & Laura DouglasThomas DownsPaul DriesBarbara EberhardtEboni EdwardsElim Baptist Church

Elizabethtown Community & Technical CollegeEmpire Beauty SchoolEmployment PlusEnergy Conservation Associates, Inc.Enova PremierGerron EvansMichael EvansPeggy EvansEventbriteTitus ExumRoxanna & Fran FarrisFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Louisville BrancCynthia FedericoFedEx GroundFirst Tee of LouisvilleFirst Virginia Avenue Baptist ChurchMarvin FleischmanChristina FletcherAlisa M FolwlerFord Kentucky Truck PlantAline FosterLameca R FrazierDonald FreeneyShirley Fuqua-JacksonG.C. Williams Funeral HomeGalen Health Institutes, Inc.GannettNick GardnerTed GatlinGenesis DiamondsClaudia S. GeurinJimmy GillispieGILTVerna GoatleyNathaniel E. GreenMarreo GreenleeJoseph & Ernesteen GreerLa-Vaciette T. GriffinStacy GrosGTS Staffing/GoodwillCameron GummKevin GunnChurck HaddawayH. David HaleDaniel HallHall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc.Terenca Hall-JuukoNorris HamiltonEric J HanerTeresa HardinDonna HargensAngela Hatchett

Harry HayesHeartland Payment SystemsMark HeckmanHeibert GolfHunt HelmAdrienne HendersonSonya G HendersonJason HerndonStuart & Elena HesterAria HigginsJackie HillYuka J HinkleHome Instead Senior CareHoney Tree Plublishing, LLCHosparus, Inc.Gwen HowardNora HudsonRosie M HudsonTara HugertyBrenda HunterStephen P. ImhoffIndiana Tech of LouisvilleIndiana University SoutheastIndiana Wesleyan UniversityInsights Training GroupIntegrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.Barbara JacksonBrian JacksonJacobi, Toombs & Lanz, Inc.David JamesJefferson Community & Technical CollegeAngela & Jeremiah JohnsonDetrick JohnsonD’Shawn A. JohnsonHarry JohnsonJack & Larry JohnsonLonnie and Azalene JohnsonWilliam & Shirley JohnsonW Richard JonesJones Memorial AME Zion ChurchJones, Nale & Mattingly, PLCBetty P JordonM. L JuantaMajor and Mrs. Vicky & Yaghob KamousiAlbertine KelleyJames KellyTom KennedyKentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Co.Kentucky Higher Education Assistance AuthorityKHAFRA Engineering Consultants, Inc.Tasha King

2013-2014 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS A company, organization, or individual that has made a financial contribution to the general fund, provided sponsorship of programs, purchased tickets to events, or purchased exhibit space at expos

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Less than $1,000 Ann Q. KitchensCynthia KlumbKerry & Austin KlumbWalter KoczotChavanne LambCharles LanierVitalis LanshimaIshmael LashelyCindi LaskeeLarraine LawtonLeadership Louisville CenterCathy LewisPeggy LewisVanta A LewisCameron LightsyTia LightsyGi LimMartin LindseyRichard LoebigLouisville Central Community Ctr.Louisville Metro CouncilLouisville Paving & ConstructionLouisville Regional Airport AuthorityJonathan LoweLowe’s Companies, Inc.Francine LuterNoah MackMack, NariaVontwill MacklinMary B. MahinHeather MalatestaBridget MaloneDebra MaloneRandy & Julie MannMarriott Louisville DowntownJade MartinJanae MartinBeth MattinglyJeanette MaxeyLeNaye Brown MayfieldPhillip G McCallisterSandra McClellanThomas & Donna McDonaldChandra J McgeePatrick B McGinnisErica McGowanAnita McGruderMcKendree CollegeDonald McNaryMerollis Chevorlet Sales & Service, Inc.Metro BankMetro United Way

Metropolian CollegeMetropolitan Housing CoalitionMetropolitan Sewer DistrictNakia MiddletonEric MillerGloria MillerJoanna MillerShirley MillerLaquata G. MillsSonia MillsDelois Rosett MitchellErnest MoppinsJane Clarke MorrowMuhammad Ali MeseumMurrary State UniversityMutual of AmericaNAACPNabvets KY State Command CouncilNetwork For GoodNew West LLCTanya NewtonChelsea N NicholsNPAS-KY National Patient Account SVJeffrey P. Norton Nurse StaffingDon or Lorette NuzzoQueenelle OgirriOperation ReboundJo Ann OrrDenise OverstreetDarryl T. OwensEbony PageJoseph PapaliaBrooke & Tom PardueParker HannifinN’Namdi O. PaskinsDoris PayneEunice Inez PayneKenneth F PayneMildred E. PaynePeak Community SupportsLeanne & Alexis Littrell PearsonLouise M. PenmanGloria D. PenningtonBrittany PennyJames PennyGeneva PerkinsWilliam C. Perkins, IIIJeri or Royce PerryPhillips Memorial CME ChurchDemetria PierceWarren PilonBarbara Polk

James Ramon PonderA. Diane Porter Mary Lena PorterWilliam and Mary PottinerPresbyterian Community CenterNancy PresnellProcarentCandace PuckettMartha S. PumphreyRoderick PurdyGail RalstonRandstadJohn & Nancy ReedDonna RichardsRiner, TomDomenica RobinsonJason RockefellerJim RogersVanessa N RogersRichard Rowland, Jr.William RuddRumpke Waste And RecyclingS & M Precast INC.Eric or Lisa SaltheConstance SatterlyNicole ScalesSchuchard, Inc.Shawntell ScottSecuritas Security Services USA, Inc.Lavetta C SeewrightSeneca Golf CourseRobin ShawNancy SheltonVermillion SheltonDeathra L. ShipleyMelanie ShookConnie ShumakeEric SlavinskyCarol SmithDoug SmithJames Clay SmithMr. Al SmithTimothy SmithSophisticated HatsEmma L SpearsSpencerian CollegeJane StallardStaples AtvantageState Farm Insurance MaryReverend Mary StinerStock Yards Bank & Trust Co.Stoddard Parks & Assocaties Law Office

Ida P. SuggsSullivan University System, Inc.SummitMedia LLCSweep All, Inc.Nyshia TaylorDr. Mordean Taylor-ArcherTEAM MadisonThe Art IntitutesThe Courier JournalThe Learning HouseKenisha ThompsonAdriana ThorntonTime Warner CableLynn S. TylerU S MarshalUniversity of Kentucky College of EducationUniversity of Louisville - HealthcareUniversity of Louisville - Minority TeacherUrban League of Lexington-Fayette County Inc.US Army RecruitingThomas VoltaWalgreensSudi P WalkerVickie WalkerWalsh Construction CompanyThomas WalthallBenjamin WarfieldWDRB TV Fox 41Webster UniversityRobert WentworthPaul & Linda WentzelDavid L. WheatDanielle WhitePortia WhiteGene WickliffePenny WilliamsVenta WilliamsLee WillinghamAmber WolfDeanne WoodsTim WyattClarence A YanceyFelicia YoungYour Community Bank

2013-2014 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS A company, organization, or individual that has made a financial contribution to the general fund, provided sponsorship of programs, purchased tickets to events, or purchased exhibit space at expos

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2013/14 GUILD OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Sheila Carson-Smith, President Nola Howell Bullitt, 1st Vice PresidentEmma Spears, 2nd Vice PresidentMary B. Mahin, Secretary Verna Cahoon, Assistant SecretaryClaudia S. Geurin, Correspondence SecretaryDeathra Shipley, TreasurerAnn Kitchens, Member-at Large Martha Pumphrey, Member-at-Large

MEMBERS

Dwain Archer, SrYvonne AustinMichael BellCynthia BrownVivian BrownLinda CainHazel CallowayElizabeth CaplesThelma ClemonsSandra CommonsMarilyn CrawfordJasper Crenshaw

Barbara EberhardtTitus Exum, SrShirley Fuqua-JacksonClaudia GeurinRenee GordonLaVaciette GriffinAnn KitchensAnn G. MackMary MahinLeNaye B. MayfieldLisa Moore SwainEunice Payne

Louise PenmanGloria PenningtonGeneva PerkinsLena PorterScales, NicoleIda SuggsWilliam Doug Smith, SrEmma La SpearsDr. Mordean Taylor ArcherJan Brown Thompson

Louisville Urban League GuildFor more than 65 years, the Louisville Urban League Guild, the agency’s official volunteer auxiliary, has been educating people about the agency’s activities and programs. Its members identify areas of concern and assist the League in fund development, program implementation and community relations. The Guild was recognized on the cover of Who’s Who Louisville for Outstanding Volunteerism throughout the community.

2013/14 LULYP OFFICERS AND EMPOWERMENT CHAIRS:Richard Rowland, Jr., PresidentErrol Wint, Vice President AdministrationChrista Whaley, Vice President OperationsTameka Copeland, SecretaryAlexandria Abell, TreasurerOJ Oleka, ParlimentarianTed Gatlin, Civil Rights & Racial JusticeTamera Allen, Professional Development

Donnie AdkinsKandis AdkinsAlexandria AbellTamara AllenJessica AugustusShay Coleman-AveryTameka CopelandEboni Edwards

Stevon EdwardsTed GatlinCameron GummJason HerndonAria HigginsChavane LambJade MartinGloria Miller

Queenelle OgirriBritney PennyJames PennyRamon PonderVanessa RogersRichard RowlandNyshia TaylorLee Willingham

Louisville Urban League Young Professionals is an auxiliary of the Louisville Urban League. The organization is made up of predominantly African American professionals between the ages of 21 and 40, representing a variety of professions, including education, healthcare, marketing, and law.

MEMBERS:

AUXILLIARY GROUPS

GET INVOLVED The Louisville Urban League has lots of ways you can be involved in helping us to make the community a better place, including volunteering, joining an auxilliary, and providing financial support.

Louisville Urban League1535 West Broadway

Louisville, Kentucky 40203 502.585.4622 • 502.585.2335 (Fax)

www.lul.org

MISSIONAs an active partner, leader, and catalyst we will assist African Americans,

other minority groups, and the disadvantaged to attain social and economic

equality and stability through direct services and advocacy.