GENEROUS GIFT FROM WELLS FARGO STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP

Sacramento, CA – January 14, 2011 – Thanks to the generous support of the Wells Fargo Foundation, The Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL), will continue to provide support and services to at-risk individuals and families through the GSUL Workforce Development Department and its Housing Counseling Center. The Wells Fargo Foundation ended 2010 with a generous, unexpected $50k grant award to the GSUL.
The GSUL has allocated the monies to address two very critical needs within our service area first by providing access to jobs, job training, placement programs and services, and second by providing an array of housing counseling services to assist homeowners to keep their homes or avoid foreclosure.

“Addressing core needs of housing and job readiness is key to getting urban communities engaged in the recovery.” states GSUL President and CEO David DeLuz. “When you are without the basic safety and security of a place to call home, you cannot focus on training, or a job or anything else. Working with our partners like the Wells Fargo Foundation enables the Urban League to meet this challenge head-on.”
The GSUL will provide workforce development services to families and individuals which are considered to be low to moderate income (earning less than 80% of area median income), and provide housing counseling services to families and individuals at risk of foreclosure – with at least 75% of them considered low-to moderate-income.
The GSUL Workforce Development Department is responsible for all workforce-related activities at the affiliate. These include basic education (GED), workforce training and development, including a Workforce Investment Act (WIA)-funded One Stop Career Center sponsored in partnership with the Sacramento County Employment and Training Agency (SETA). The center is open daily to the general public and provides access to a full range of services related to employment, training and education, employer assistance and guidance for obtaining other assistance.

What You Should Know About Sacramento Urban League

The Greater Sacramento Urban League was established in 1968, supporting the greater Sacramento regions including: Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Placer County and Yolo County.

GSUL offers programs and services to help better our community and the people in it. As a community organization, we work diligently to ensure that the people we touch get the very best services in the region. Whether it is tutoring young people, helping a young adult get back on the right path, showing a family how to save for their first home or assisting a worker in learning new skills to help keep a job, the Urban League will be there!

GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE PROGRAMS

• Education
• Empowerment Academy
• Summer Youth Employment Program
• Computer Clubhouse
• General Education Developement Preparation
• Programs Serve: Children 2-6, Youth 11-17. Age 18+
• Economic Empowerment
• Office Software Specialist
• WAI/ARRA/SOCOE
• One Stop Career Center
• Employment Training Panel (ETP)
• Sacramento Youth Empowerment Program
• Programs Serve: Youth 14-21, Adults 18+, Seniors 55+
• Health & Quality of Life
• PROMISE-Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Programs Serve: Youth 11-24, Women, Adults 18+
• Board Members/Volunteers:
• Board Members Currently Serving: 31
• Urban League Young Professionals Membership: 24

Come join us as we work to change lives at the Urban League. Whether as a client, volunteer or financial supporter, we welcome you to "...Be Empowered!" at the Greater Sacramento Urban League.

I am the Urban League,
You are the Urban League,
WE are the Urban League.

Visit gsul.org today!

The Commemorative Centennial Wall Tile

For 100 years, the National Urban League movement has empowered African Americans to secure self-reliance and economic, social, and political equality. And since 1968, the Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) has served that vital role in our community.


GED classes … gang intervention … vocational training … job placement … health and fitness education … these are just some of the services we provide to people in the Greater Sacramento area.

You and I know that Sacramento faces enormous challenges today. Even as people talk of an economic recovery, many of our friends and neighbors remain unemployed, uninsured, and struggling to stay out of poverty.

As part of centennial celebration of the Urban League movement, I invite you to become a member of the Greater Sacramento Urban League movement by purchasing a commemorative wall tile. Your tax-deductible contribution of $500 will be remembered forever as part of our Centennial Wall Tile campaign.

By making this generous gift you will invest in GSUL enabling us to provide services and programs to more than 4,000 youth and adults in the Greater Sacramento area every year.

Make your commitment TODAY to purchase a centennial tile, and receive:

 12x12 inch black Italian marble commemorative tile bearing the name of your choice. Featuring our Centennial logo in gold lettering,

 Invitation to Centennial Champaign Reception and

 One Year Membership to the Greater Sacramento Urban League

They needed our support – now we need yours…Thank you for empowering communities and changing lives.

Sincerely,

David B. DeLuz

President and CEO


Take this opportunity to be part of the Urban League history.

Your Commemorative Tile will be a permanent reminder of your generosity and vision for future generations.

Purchase NOW thru December 30th and receive a one year

FREE GSUL MEMBERSHIP!

Along with an invitation to the Centennial Champaign Reception for the unveiling of your tile!

Yes! I want to make a lasting memory of my support to the Urban League.

For more information visit us at gsul.org or call us at 916.286.8600

NATIONAL STATE OF BLACK AMERICA PUBLICATION RELEASE

The State of Black America 2010 "JOBS"

 

The National Urban League launched The State of Black America 2010 "JOBS" book release: Responding to the Crisis (SOBA) report at its annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC. The report outlines innovative steps that must be taken-including supporting small businesses and the emerging green economy, reforming education and expanding broadband access-to move this country and our urban communities forward toward full economic and social equity.

The report presents the National Urban League's plan for creating jobs and includes the 2010 Equality Index,™ which examines African-American and Latino progress in economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. Authors include Dr. Bernard Anderson, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.In this, the 34th edition of The State of Black America, the National Urban League responds to this crisis – it presents the National Urban League’s Plan for Creating Jobs and features analysis and recommendations from experts and leaders on specific steps to address the jobs crisis in urban communities. An all encompassing analysis is provided by in-depth examination of the relationship between jobs and education, healthcare, broadband access and environmentalism. The data and analysis in this report provide a blueprint for responding to this crisis.

Now Available!

CLICK HERE  to obtain your copy TODAY!

The State of Black America

The National Urban League launched The State of Black America 2010 // JOBS: Responding to the Crisis (SOBA) report at its annual Legislative Policy Conference in Washington, DC.


The report outlines innovative steps that must be taken-including supporting small businesses and the emerging green economy, reforming education and expanding broadband access-to move this country and our urban communities forward toward full economic and social equity. The report presents the National Urban League's plan for creating jobs and includes the 2010 Equality Index,™ which examines African-American and Latino progress in economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. Authors include Dr. Bernard Anderson, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

In this, the 34th edition of The State of Black America, the National Urban League responds to this crisis – it presents the National Urban League’s Plan for Creating Jobs and features analysis and recommendations from experts and leaders on specific steps to address the jobs crisis in urban communities. An all encompassing analysis is provided by in-depth examination of the relationship between jobs and education, healthcare, broadband access and environmentalism. The data and analysis in this report provide a blueprint for responding to this crisis.

The KEY take-aways at of the 2010 SOBA Event to be held August 11, 2010 will include:

Informing stakeholders and opinion leaders regarding the crisis in the minority community regarding jobs and educational resources; and

To identify and highlight key policy priorities, initiatives and strategies to get urban communities back to work (beginning with those advocated by the National Urban League in its SOBA publication)

Additionally, at the SOBA reception, the GSUL will identify and honor key legislators who have contributed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the Urban League, civil rights and economic equity.

For more information or interview request contact:

Jamie Rickey
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
916.286.8656

For full executive summary click here Executive Summary

Virtual Job Fair

On Thursday, July 15th the Greater Sacramento Urban League held it's 17th annual Diversity Job Fair. Over a thousand job seekers attended the the fair for meet and greets with employers, on the spot interviews, resume building workshops, cyber cafe, employability workshops and much more. If you were unable to attend the fair there is still time to submit your applications. The Greater Sacramento Urban League and JobJournal are offering a Virtual Job Fair from now until July 29th. Just click the link to begin applying!

Click Here Virtual Job Fair

TOOLS FOR YOUR CAREER-Diversity Job Fair

Join us as we offer the "Tools for Your Career" in our community on July 15, 2010 at the Sacramento Convention Center from 10am to 4pm. Come together with thousands of job seekers as we connect the public, private, and corporate sectors. Open to the general public, the Diversity Job Fair has plenty to offer and is one of the largest job fairs in the greater Sacramento region.
We Offer:

• Meet and greet with employers
• Resume critiques
• On-site interviews
• Career workshops

During these tough economic times don't be left in the dark. We have the tools you need and it's time for you to utilize them! We look forward to seeing you there!