2025-05-14T21:26:10-04:00 2024-06-30 463169148 DAVISKELLY LLP 42 MILL ROAD WILMINGTON MA 01887 990 2023-07-01 237349132 URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSCHUSETTS INC URBA 6174424519 88 WARREN STREET ROXBURY MA 02119 RAHSAAN D HALL PRESIDENT/ CEO 6174424519 2025-05-14 true true RANDALL S DAVIS P10427372 9787648966 2025-05-14 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RAHSAAN D HALL ULEM 88 WARREN STREET ROXBURY MA 02119 2021144 false X WWW.ULEM.ORG X 1973 MA THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS TO ENABLE ADULTS IN EASTERN MA TO OVERCOME RACIAL, SOCIAL BARRIERS, ECONOMIC INEQUITIES, SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, ULEM'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HAVE GIVEN HOPE TO PARTICIPANTS AND MADE A LASTING, IMPACTFUL STATEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, INC. (NUL) AND A MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY. 20 20 101 30 0 1869608 1994915 0 2488 8885 -19983 -148528 1852113 1855272 62622 248599 0 1121832 1037357 9425 0 184209 582705 607766 1776584 1893722 75529 -38450 2094200 2098543 229832 272625 1864368 1825918 X THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS TO ENABLE ADULTS IN EASTERN MA TO OVERCOME RACIAL, SOCIAL BARRIERS, ECONOMIC INEQUITIES, SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, ULEM'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HAVE GIVEN HOPE TO PARTICIPANTS AND MADE A LASTING, IMPACTFUL STATEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, INC. (NUL) AND A MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY. false false 914472 248599 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER THE EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, WHICH DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN TODAY'S EVOLVING JOB MARKET. AS THE HYBRID NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO GROW, THE ERC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BOTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, RESUME BUILDING, UP-TO-DATE JOB LISTINGS, AND ACCESS TO A JOB BOARD. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABCD MASSHIRE, THE ERC ALSO PROVIDES CAREER COACHING AND COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, ENSURING THAT THOSE IN NEED HAVE THE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO SUCCEED IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE. JOB PLACEMENT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING JOB SEEKERS BY NOT ONLY HELPING THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT BUT ENSURING THEY FIND POSITIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR SKILLS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE EMPLOYERS, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING RESUME REVIEWS, JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES, AND LINKEDIN PROFILE DEVELOPMENT BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES EXTEND UP TO 12 MONTHS POST- GRADUATION, REINFORCING LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THE 13TH JOB REBUILDS BOSTON COMMUNITY CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR CONTINUES TO CONNECT OVER 35 EMPLOYERS WITH A DIVERSE TALENT POOL, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 200 JOB SEEKERS WHO BENEFIT FROM INDUSTRY-LED WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING THOSE BY EVERSOURCE. ADDITIONALLY, AT THE HR LUNCHEON, BILL TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF), ADDRESSED 80 HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS ON SKILL-BASED HIRING PRACTICES, FURTHER ADVANCING EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN PLACING OVER 55 INDIVIDUALS IN JOBS, REINFORCING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM), CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THEIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) PROGRAMS, OFFERED TO ALL ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS. THESE SERVICES ARE CONSIDERED ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS, WITH POSITIVE FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM BOTH PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS. WHILE THE AFFILIATE HAS FACED STAFFING CHALLENGES, WHICH HAVE LED TO INCREASED REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES, ULEM REMAINS COMMITTED TO HELPING PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING AND SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THIS APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS ULEM'S HOLISTIC STRATEGY TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENSURING THAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD STABLE, FULFILLING CAREERS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT THE URBAN LEAGUE PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS: 1619 PROJECT AS PART OF THE 1619 PROJECT INITIATIVE, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PARTNERED WITH A DIVERSE COALITION OF OVER 50 ORGANIZATIONS, LED BY BLACK AND BROWN INDIVIDUALS, TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SAFEGUARD VOTING RIGHTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH MASSVOTE AND LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, THE URBAN LEAGUE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN CONDUCTING VOTER PROTECTION TRAINING, EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE A FAIR AND SECURE VOTING PROCESS. THIS COLLECTIVE EFFORT WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS. HEALTH & WELLNESS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTING WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE AND TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS, THE URBAN LEAGUE PROVIDES CRITICAL HEALTH RESOURCES, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON BLACK MALE MENTAL HEALTH AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE. DEMONSTRATING ITS LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH ADVOCACY, THE URBAN LEAGUE PARTICIPATED IN THE HEALTH EQUITY COMPACT SUMMIT ON JUNE 6, 2024, JOINING OVER 80 LEADERS OF COLOR FROM HOSPITALS, HEALTH CENTERS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN MASSACHUSETTS. FURTHERING ITS NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT, THE ULEM IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE HEALTH CONVERSATION AT THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HEALTH EQUITY SUMMIT, THAT TOOK PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA, JUNE 12-14, 2024. DEEDEE'S CRY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THE LEAGUE CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH DEEDEE'S CRY, COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE TOYS AND HOLIDAY CHEER TO OVER 100 FAMILIES IN ROXBURY. THEY ALSO TOOK PART IN THE MALES MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT, DELIVERING A SPEECH ADDRESSING THE CRUCIAL NEED FOR MORE MALE PRACTITIONERS AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES, PARTICULARLY EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AMONG BLACK MALES. "ULEM-ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM) SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED ITS THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024, PROVIDING TURKEYS AND ESSENTIAL SIDE DISHES TO FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THIS ANNUAL INITIATIVE ENSURED THAT THOSE IN NEED COULD CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH DIGNITY AND A WARM MEAL. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, DONORS, AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS-INCLUDING THE INCREDIBLE TEAM FROM GLOBAL ATLANTIC-WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT. SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTED THROUGH TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS, WITH 25 PROVIDING A TURKEY FOR A FAMILY AND 50 COVERING A FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL. THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS HELPED ENSURE THAT NO FAMILY WENT HUNGRY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, REINFORCING THE POWER OF THE COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. "ULEM-GOOGLE TOY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BLACK GOOGLERS NETWORK, ORCHESTRATED A PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE TOYS TO OVER 200 FAMILIES. LEVERAGING THE AMAZON REGISTRY, FRIENDS, MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE URBAN LEAGUE AND PURCHASED ITEMS THAT WERE DIRECTLY DELIVERED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES. THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDED FAMILIES FROM CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY, THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE LEAGUE'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 162835 DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT THE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT IS A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROJECT'S OVW OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: "DELIVERING IN-DEPTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY "ENGAGING WITH CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER OVW FUNDED PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY. 213827 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS MSIMBO ULEM CODING ACADEMY MSIMBO CODING ACADEMY, NAMED AFTER THE SWAHILI WORD FOR "CODE," REFLECTS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS' (ULEM) DEDICATION TO FOSTERING CULTURE, OPPORTUNITY, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. THIS 20 -WEEK INTENSIVE PROGRAM EQUIPS ADULTS WITH ESSENTIAL PROGRAMMING SKILLS, PAVING THE WAY FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE COMPETITIVE TECH INDUSTRY. MSIMBO RECENTLY ACHIEVED A 100% COMPLETION RATE, WITH ALL QUALIFIED STUDENTS GRADUATING. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT REMAINS STRONG, WITH THREE FORMER STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM AND FOUR SECURING ROLES IN TECH AND TECH-ADJACENT FIELDS-ONE EVEN LAUNCHING A STARTUP BASED ON THEIR MSIMBO PROJECT. DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT, CURRENT STUDENTS DEVELOPED TWO AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS: BOXRABBIT, DESIGNED TO STREAMLINE THE MOVING PROCESS, AND CHEF, WHICH CURATES PERSONALIZED RECIPES BASED ON DIETARY PREFERENCES. NEXTLEVEL MBE THE NEXTLEVEL MBE PROGRAM IS A 13-WEEK ACCELERATOR DESIGNED FOR BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS WITH OVER 150,000 IN ANNUAL REVENUE, AIMED AT HELPING THEM STRATEGICALLY SCALE THEIR BUSINESSES. POWERED BY INTERISE, A NATIONAL NONPROFIT KNOWN FOR ITS IMPACTFUL CURRICULUM, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SHIFTING BUSINESS OWNERS FROM WORKING IN THEIR BUSINESSES TO WORKING ON THEM, FOSTERING GROWTH AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. PARTICIPANTS FROM 13 GATEWAY CITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS ENGAGE IN RIGOROUS, HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION, GAINING VITAL TOOLS IN AREAS SUCH AS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND MARKETING. OVER 500 BUSINESSES HAVE BENEFITTED FROM INTERISE'S EXPERTISE, WHICH HAS HELPED THEM CREATE AN AVERAGE OF 7.2 NET NEW JOBS PER BUSINESS AND INCREASE REVENUES BY 42%. NUL URBAN TECH JOBS PROGRAM 2.0 THE URBAN TECH JOBS 2.0 (UTJP) PROGRAM PROVIDED INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED TRAINING AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN HVAC&R TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR HIGH-DEMAND TECHNICAL CAREERS. THROUGH A 50,000 SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 37 LEARNERS, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RANGING FROM 300 TO 3,000 TO COVER TRAINING COSTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH, UTJP 2.0 SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED BARRIERS TO EDUCATION BY PROVIDING HANDS-ON TRAINING, CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND DIRECT JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPING ACHIEVERS (YODA) THE YODA PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE'S PROJECT READY, PROVIDED STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING IN DRONES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND OTHER STEAM FIELDS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS. THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION AND GUEST SPEAKERS, STUDENTS GAINED EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES, EXPANDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN STEAM CAREERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPHASIZED 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND COLLABORATION, FOSTERING BOTH PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. BY COMBINING INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, YODA AND PROJECT READY HELPED STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN STEAM FIELDS. SUMMER EARN & LEARN THE SUMMER LEARN AND EARN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE AMBITION AND SUPPORT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OVER THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM, 70 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN A SERIES OF CAREER-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS AND LEADERSHIP SESSIONS, INCLUDING HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL FIELD WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS AND ENGAGING IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES. 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FOR OVER 100 YEARS, ULEM'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HAVE GIVEN HOPE TO PARTICIPANTS AND MADE A LASTING, IMPACTFUL STATEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, INC. (NUL) AND A MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER THE EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, WHICH DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN TODAY'S EVOLVING JOB MARKET. AS THE HYBRID NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO GROW, THE ERC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BOTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, RESUME BUILDING, UP-TO-DATE JOB LISTINGS, AND ACCESS TO A JOB BOARD. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABCD MASSHIRE, THE ERC ALSO PROVIDES CAREER COACHING AND COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, ENSURING THAT THOSE IN NEED HAVE THE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO SUCCEED IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE. JOB PLACEMENT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING JOB SEEKERS BY NOT ONLY HELPING THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT BUT ENSURING THEY FIND POSITIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR SKILLS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE EMPLOYERS, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING RESUME REVIEWS, JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES, AND LINKEDIN PROFILE DEVELOPMENT BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES EXTEND UP TO 12 MONTHS POST- GRADUATION, REINFORCING LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THE 13TH JOB REBUILDS BOSTON COMMUNITY CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR CONTINUES TO CONNECT OVER 35 EMPLOYERS WITH A DIVERSE TALENT POOL, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 200 JOB SEEKERS WHO BENEFIT FROM INDUSTRY-LED WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING THOSE BY EVERSOURCE. ADDITIONALLY, AT THE HR LUNCHEON, BILL TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF), ADDRESSED 80 HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS ON SKILL-BASED HIRING PRACTICES, FURTHER ADVANCING EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN PLACING OVER 55 INDIVIDUALS IN JOBS, REINFORCING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM), CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THEIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) PROGRAMS, OFFERED TO ALL ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS. THESE SERVICES ARE CONSIDERED ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS, WITH POSITIVE FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM BOTH PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS. WHILE THE AFFILIATE HAS FACED STAFFING CHALLENGES, WHICH HAVE LED TO INCREASED REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES, ULEM REMAINS COMMITTED TO HELPING PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING AND SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THIS APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS ULEM'S HOLISTIC STRATEGY TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENSURING THAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD STABLE, FULFILLING CAREERS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT THE URBAN LEAGUE PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS: 1619 PROJECT AS PART OF THE 1619 PROJECT INITIATIVE, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PARTNERED WITH A DIVERSE COALITION OF OVER 50 ORGANIZATIONS, LED BY BLACK AND BROWN INDIVIDUALS, TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SAFEGUARD VOTING RIGHTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH MASSVOTE AND LAWYERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, THE URBAN LEAGUE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN CONDUCTING VOTER PROTECTION TRAINING, EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE A FAIR AND SECURE VOTING PROCESS. THIS COLLECTIVE EFFORT WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS. HEALTH & WELLNESS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTING WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE AND TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS, THE URBAN LEAGUE PROVIDES CRITICAL HEALTH RESOURCES, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON BLACK MALE MENTAL HEALTH AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE. DEMONSTRATING ITS LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH ADVOCACY, THE URBAN LEAGUE PARTICIPATED IN THE HEALTH EQUITY COMPACT SUMMIT ON JUNE 6, 2024, JOINING OVER 80 LEADERS OF COLOR FROM HOSPITALS, HEALTH CENTERS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN MASSACHUSETTS. FURTHERING ITS NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT, THE ULEM IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE HEALTH CONVERSATION AT THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE HEALTH EQUITY SUMMIT, THAT TOOK PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS, LA, JUNE 12-14, 2024. DEEDEE'S CRY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THE LEAGUE CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH DEEDEE'S CRY, COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE TOYS AND HOLIDAY CHEER TO OVER 100 FAMILIES IN ROXBURY. THEY ALSO TOOK PART IN THE MALES MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT, DELIVERING A SPEECH ADDRESSING THE CRUCIAL NEED FOR MORE MALE PRACTITIONERS AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES, PARTICULARLY EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AMONG BLACK MALES. "ULEM-ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM) SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED ITS THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024, PROVIDING TURKEYS AND ESSENTIAL SIDE DISHES TO FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THIS ANNUAL INITIATIVE ENSURED THAT THOSE IN NEED COULD CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH DIGNITY AND A WARM MEAL. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, DONORS, AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS-INCLUDING THE INCREDIBLE TEAM FROM GLOBAL ATLANTIC-WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT. SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTED THROUGH TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS, WITH 25 PROVIDING A TURKEY FOR A FAMILY AND 50 COVERING A FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL. THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS HELPED ENSURE THAT NO FAMILY WENT HUNGRY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, REINFORCING THE POWER OF THE COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. "ULEM-GOOGLE TOY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BLACK GOOGLERS NETWORK, ORCHESTRATED A PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE TOYS TO OVER 200 FAMILIES. LEVERAGING THE AMAZON REGISTRY, FRIENDS, MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE URBAN LEAGUE AND PURCHASED ITEMS THAT WERE DIRECTLY DELIVERED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES. THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDED FAMILIES FROM CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY, THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE LEAGUE'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT THE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT IS A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROJECT'S OVW OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: "DELIVERING IN-DEPTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY "ENGAGING WITH CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER OVW FUNDED PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS MSIMBO ULEM CODING ACADEMY MSIMBO CODING ACADEMY, NAMED AFTER THE SWAHILI WORD FOR "CODE," REFLECTS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS' (ULEM) DEDICATION TO FOSTERING CULTURE, OPPORTUNITY, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. THIS 20 -WEEK INTENSIVE PROGRAM EQUIPS ADULTS WITH ESSENTIAL PROGRAMMING SKILLS, PAVING THE WAY FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE COMPETITIVE TECH INDUSTRY. MSIMBO RECENTLY ACHIEVED A 100% COMPLETION RATE, WITH ALL QUALIFIED STUDENTS GRADUATING. ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT REMAINS STRONG, WITH THREE FORMER STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM AND FOUR SECURING ROLES IN TECH AND TECH-ADJACENT FIELDS-ONE EVEN LAUNCHING A STARTUP BASED ON THEIR MSIMBO PROJECT. DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT, CURRENT STUDENTS DEVELOPED TWO AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS: BOXRABBIT, DESIGNED TO STREAMLINE THE MOVING PROCESS, AND CHEF, WHICH CURATES PERSONALIZED RECIPES BASED ON DIETARY PREFERENCES. NEXTLEVEL MBE THE NEXTLEVEL MBE PROGRAM IS A 13-WEEK ACCELERATOR DESIGNED FOR BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS WITH OVER 150,000 IN ANNUAL REVENUE, AIMED AT HELPING THEM STRATEGICALLY SCALE THEIR BUSINESSES. POWERED BY INTERISE, A NATIONAL NONPROFIT KNOWN FOR ITS IMPACTFUL CURRICULUM, THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SHIFTING BUSINESS OWNERS FROM WORKING IN THEIR BUSINESSES TO WORKING ON THEM, FOSTERING GROWTH AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. PARTICIPANTS FROM 13 GATEWAY CITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS ENGAGE IN RIGOROUS, HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION, GAINING VITAL TOOLS IN AREAS SUCH AS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND MARKETING. OVER 500 BUSINESSES HAVE BENEFITTED FROM INTERISE'S EXPERTISE, WHICH HAS HELPED THEM CREATE AN AVERAGE OF 7.2 NET NEW JOBS PER BUSINESS AND INCREASE REVENUES BY 42%. NUL URBAN TECH JOBS PROGRAM 2.0 THE URBAN TECH JOBS 2.0 (UTJP) PROGRAM PROVIDED INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED TRAINING AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN HVAC&R TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR HIGH-DEMAND TECHNICAL CAREERS. THROUGH A 50,000 SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 37 LEARNERS, OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RANGING FROM 300 TO 3,000 TO COVER TRAINING COSTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH, UTJP 2.0 SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED BARRIERS TO EDUCATION BY PROVIDING HANDS-ON TRAINING, CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND DIRECT JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPING ACHIEVERS (YODA) THE YODA PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE'S PROJECT READY, PROVIDED STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING IN DRONES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND OTHER STEAM FIELDS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS. THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION AND GUEST SPEAKERS, STUDENTS GAINED EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES, EXPANDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN STEAM CAREERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPHASIZED 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND COLLABORATION, FOSTERING BOTH PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. BY COMBINING INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, YODA AND PROJECT READY HELPED STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN STEAM FIELDS. SUMMER EARN & LEARN THE SUMMER LEARN AND EARN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE AMBITION AND SUPPORT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OVER THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM, 70 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN A SERIES OF CAREER-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS AND LEADERSHIP SESSIONS, INCLUDING HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL FIELD WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS AND ENGAGING IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES. THIS EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE SKILLS BUT ALSO FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY, ENSURING THAT EACH PARTICIPANT BENEFITS BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 URBAN LEAGUE MEMBERS HELP EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH DONATIONS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A A MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND HAS THE PRIVILEGE OF VOTING AT SAID MEETINGS. IN ADDITION TO THE RIGHT TO ELECT DIRECTORS, AND OTHER SUCH POWERS AS VESTED IN THEM BY LAW, THE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE SUCH POWERS AND RIGHTS AS THE DIRECTORS MAY DESIGNATE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND ANY CHANGES IN BY LAWS ARE RATIFIED BY URBAN LEAGUE MEMBERS AS STATED IN BY LAWS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHO APPROVES THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND SUBMIT CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY - IF NO CONFLICT IS NOTED - NO FOLLOW UP NEEDED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SUB-COMMITTEE, WHO ARE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS THAT RESIDE AT THE BOARD LEVEL TO CONDUCT A REVIEW BASED ON THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AFFILIATE CEOS GUIDELINES. A SALARY RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BASED UPON THOSE GUIDELINES AND IMPLEMENTED BY RECOMMENDATION OF THIS COMMITTEE, AND APPROVAL BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. A COPY OF THE REVIEW KEPT ON FILE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THE FORM 990, ARE FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. NO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION WERE RECEVIED DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS 244,957 38,533 4,873