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Urban League of Kansas serves as a catalyst to change lives and strengthen the urban community. 

Since 1954, the Urban League of Kansas (ULK) has served as a trusted community anchor in Wichita, empowering individuals, strengthening families, and creating pathways to economic opportunity. As a local affiliate of the National Urban League, we are part of a nationwide movement dedicated to advancing economic self-reliance, equity, and quality of life through education, workforce development, housing stability, health access, and advocacy.

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At the Urban League of Kansas, we connect people to the resources, services, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through strong partnerships with businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders, we help residents access employment opportunities, skills training, educational advancement, housing resources, financial empowerment services, and other critical supports.

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Our work is rooted in the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We serve as a bridge between community needs and community solutions, creating opportunities for growth, representation, and advancement while building stronger neighborhoods and a more prosperous Wichita for all.

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Today, we continue our commitment to helping individuals and families achieve economic mobility and an improved quality of life by expanding access to education, resources, and opportunities that lead to lasting success and generational impact.

OUR PRIORITIES
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
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Urban League of Kansas is committed to strengthening families strengthens families by providing the tools, resources, and support needed for families to thrive. We work to reduce socioeconomic and racial disparities while promoting family well-being through social support networks, parent and caregiver education, youth empowerment, child development resources, and initiatives that build the social and emotional strength
of children and families across generations.

 

SAFE STABLE HOUSING
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Urban League of Kansas is dedicated to ensuring that every individual and family has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. We achieve this by providing housing education, financial literacy training, and access to critical resources that empower low- to moderate-income households to build economic security, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

 

Urban League of Kansas prioritizes financial literacy as a cornerstone of economic empowerment. We equip individuals and families with the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve financial security, build assets, increase economic mobility, and create generational wealth that strengthens families and communities for years to come.  

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EDUCATION & ECONOMIC MOBILITY

 

Urban League of Kansas prioritizes education, career development, and workforce advancement as pathways to economic mobility and equitable opportunity. We advocate for equitable access to quality education from Pre-K through college while providing the resources, training, and career pathways individuals need to secure quality
employment, advance into higher-wage careers, and build lasting economic prosperity for themselves, their families, and future generations. 

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LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

 

Urban League of Kansas prioritizes leadership, advocacy and civic engagement as essential drivers of 

community transformation and equity. We develop and empower diverse leaders through education, mentorship, advocacy training, and civic engagement opportunities that strengthen leadership skills, increase civic participation, and equip individuals to effectively advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities
while advancing meaningful and lasting change.

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Our Purpose
 

To serve as a catalyst to change lives and strengthen our urban community by serving as a community hub to:
 

  • Connect residents to community resources

  • Provide education for personal advancement

  • Create opportunities to empower people

Our Partners
 

We provide a trusted space to link community needs to community resources. Through a variety of community partners, we provide connections to:

 

  • Employment Services

  • Educational Opportunities

  • Housing Resources

  • Healthcare Referrals

  • Entrepreneurship Resources

Our Members
 

Everyone can play a role to continue to ensure resources, representation and advancement of underserved communities. Our members include:
 

  • Individuals

  • Nonprofits

  • Small Businesses

  • Corporations

  • Civic Organizations

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