Urban League of Essex County

Urban League of Essex County Since 1917, we’ve been assisting African American and disadvantaged urban residents in the achievement of social and economic equality in Essex County.

We’re here to counsel, educate, train and create opportunities.

📚 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📚Help us inspire a love of reading and make a difference in the lives of Newark children and famili...
09/02/2026

📚 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📚

Help us inspire a love of reading and make a difference in the lives of Newark children and families!

Join us for the 2026 Literacy Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10 AM–1 PM
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St., Newark, NJ

Come be part of a fun-filled day featuring books, activities, resources and more with award-winning author Tami Charles and the film "The Right to Read!

👉🏽 Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/NewarkLiteracyFair
Deadline: Thursday, September 3rd
Questions? 973-624-6400

Hosted by the Newark NAACP in collaboration with the Urban League of Essex County and My Schools Newark.

That's a wrap on Tech House 2026! 🎓💻Our Tech House Closing Ceremony celebrated the creativity, hard work, and accomplish...
08/28/2026

That's a wrap on Tech House 2026! 🎓💻
Our Tech House Closing Ceremony celebrated the creativity, hard work, and accomplishments of our students as they shared what they learned throughout the program.

From math and coding to 3-D printing, students had the opportunity to strengthen their skills, explore new concepts, create their own projects, and proudly present their work to family, instructors, and community members.

ULEC President & CEO Vivian Cox Fraser joined us in recognizing our students and celebrating everything they accomplished.

Congratulations to our Tech House students! We can’t wait to see what you create next! 🚀👏🏾

08/27/2026

Come grow with us!

Join the Urban League of Essex County for our MLK Community Garden Tour & Pesto Party at the MLK Community Garden in Newark.

Enjoy garden tours, fresh pesto, snacks, music and community fun for all ages!

We’re proud to be a stop on Newark’s Citywide Garden Tour!

⏰Saturday, September 12, from 10 AM–1 PM
📍 S. 8th Street & Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
📅 September 12 from 10 AM–1 PM

Tag a neighbor and come enjoy the garden with us!

City of Newark, NJ - City Hall Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc. Branch Brook Park Alliance MEND is Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity RWJFoundation

Interested in a career in technology?Join one of our FREE Information & Orientation Sessions held every Tuesday and Thur...
08/27/2026

Interested in a career in technology?

Join one of our FREE Information & Orientation Sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 11 AM and learn about the Urban League of Essex County's no-cost IT training opportunities.

Programs available: 🔹 CompTIA Tech+ 🔹 CompTIA A+ 🔹 AWS Cloud Practitioner

During the session, you'll learn about program requirements, training schedules, certification pathways, and how these credentials can help prepare you for careers in IT, technical support, cloud computing, and more.

Not sure which program is right for you? This is the perfect place to start.

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/ULECCompTIA

Please share with anyone in Essex County who may be interested in building a future in tech.

Newark Alliance City of Newark, NJ - City Hall Essex County College New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development NJ Careers New Community Corporation Invest Newark

What financial questions have been on your mind lately? 🤔From managing monthly expenses to setting financial goals, our ...
08/26/2026

What financial questions have been on your mind lately? 🤔

From managing monthly expenses to setting financial goals, our coaches are here to help you navigate your financial journey.

- Financial Opportunity Center

Your family, future, and financial security matter.Are you protecting the assets you’ve worked hard to build?Join the Ur...
08/26/2026

Your family, future, and financial security matter.

Are you protecting the assets you’ve worked hard to build?

Join the Urban League of Essex County and Prudential Financial Pathways during for a FREE virtual workshop: What You Should Know About Life Insurance.

📅 Sept. 9 | 6–7 PM EST
💻 Zoom
🔗 For info and to register at ulec.org/financial

Tagging our community partners and financial wellness champions: City of Newark, NJ - City Hall South Orange Village GNEC NJ LISC New Jersey Doitall For Newark Dupré Kelly

08/24/2026

There’s nothing like a little garden goodness! 🥕🍎🌱

One of our community residents turned fresh beets, carrots, apples, ginger and cinnamon into a delicious, nutrient-packed smoothie made mostly with ingredients grown right here in our community garden.

Fresh, colorful, healthy and oh-so-yummy! It’s just one of the many ways growing together can inspire us to eat well, get creative and enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Want to get your hands in the soil and be part of the garden? Reach out to Beechie at sharonwashington006 at gmail dot com for volunteer opportunities.

Join MEND is Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity for Harvest Fest in Newark’s West Ward! Enjoy FREE fresh, local frui...
08/20/2026

Join MEND is Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity for Harvest Fest in Newark’s West Ward! Enjoy FREE fresh, local fruits & veggies, plus nutrition, health screenings, benefits navigation & more.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2–5 PM
Essex County West Side Park

Walk-up only, while supplies last!

08/10/2026

Thank you Mayor Ras J Baraka for your tireless leadership to champion in our community. We’re proud to be a part of the solution, building quality homes that create opportunities for local families. Although the homes have been sold, we do currently have rentals available in these homes. Visit ULEC.org/realestate for more information.

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508 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ
07107

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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