The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) is an affiliate of the National Urban League. We have an 80-year history of providing community-based services to African Americans and other disadvantaged people throughout Seattle and King County.
Our mission statement is: Through public advocacy, providing services and developing strong business and community partnerships, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle will strive to empower, enable and assist African-Americans, other people of color and disadvantaged individuals in becoming self-sufficient. We accomplish our mission by providing educational support, housing and financial counseling, employment resources, and services to minority-owned small businesses.
B lack men United (BMU) was formed in February 2003 to enhance the performance of existing organizations within the Black community. The BMU operates as a 'think tank' by providing a space where representatives of various organizations can share their missions, ideals, actions and events amongst other participating organizations. The BMU will provide existing organizations a 'networking vehicle' where they may share information, resources, ideals and/or personnel to support their initiatives and/or to challenge problems within the Black community. Black Men United Programs : Omaha Real Men Read, Mt View Elementary 2009-2010 school year Omaha Real Men Read Mt View Elementary 2010-2011 school year Omaha Care's Mentoring Circle, 2010, a local chapter under the umbrella of the National Care's Mentoring Movement Awards and Recognition given to Willie Hamilton on behalf of his work with Black Men United: North Omaha Voter Participation Project Award 2009 ACLU, Defender of the Bill of Rights Award 2008 LC Mennyweather Woods Helping Hands Award 2007 Harambee Afrikan Cultural Organization, Community Service Award 2007, 2008, 2009 19th Annual African American Leadership Award 2007 Carrie Justus Neighborhood Watch Association Award 2007 Events and Workshops Organized by Willie Hamilton, Black Men United Mt. View Elementary Greeters Program, Each school day since 2002 Black Men United, Forum IV, Solutions- P olitics, E ducation, A ction, C ommunity, E conomics,February, 2004 Omaha Stop the Violence, June 17, 2005 North Omaha Community, Challenged to Unify, Planning to avert a Crisis Forum October 29, 2005 One City, One School District, Understanding LB579 Community Forum, December 15, 2005 Hey!!! Let's Stay Positive This Summer Basketball Camp and League, 2006 Stop the Violence, First Street Meeting of 2006, June 18,2006 Family Retreat, The Power of One Nation Embracing, August, 2006 First Annual 21st Century Hustle, April 28, 2007 Omaha Stop the Violence Community Prayer and Discussion, 2007 Community Crisis Rally, Call ...