by winstonsalemurbanleague | Aug 1, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Download the State of Black Winston-Salem report by clicking here. Join the Urban League Stunningly, the report shows that black residents in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County earn only 62 cents for each dollar made by white residents. Black residents in...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 19, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
Betty Ann Falkner (below) with Center for Smart Financial Choices spent Wednesday, July 12 making sure our youth understood what was their money and what was the bank’s money, as they were presented the option to open accounts with BB&Tand Allegacy Credit...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 19, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
As I stood in Samaritan Ministries, it all flashed before my eyes. I remember the first day the participants were dropping off their applications, to the day they interviewed and wrote they wanted to work in Samaritan Ministry soup kitchen. It made me so proud to see...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 17, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Young Professionals
Register now Key leaders of local civil rights organiztions discuss the results of the State of Black Winston-Salem Report. Stunningly, the report shows that black residents in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County earn only 62 cents for each dollar made by white residents....
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | News, Summer Youth Employment Program
That’s right! WXII covered our Summer Youth Program. This amazing program, funded by the City of Winston-Salem, allows low-moderate income teens, ages 15-19 to intern at local businesses throughout Winston-Salem. They receive stipends while gaining paths to...
by winstonsalemurbanleague | Jul 15, 2017 | CEO Blog, News, Summer Youth Employment Program, Young Professionals
Over the last several months, the W-S Urban League has been advocating around a few key issues. It is always great when elected leaders are responsive to our efforts. We recognize supportive officials whenever we can with a big: THANK YOU! Public transportation We...
