The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga works to enable African Americans, other ethnic minorities and disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

News & Events

Annual Report 2023

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga releases Annual Report 2023 Read more here: Annual Report

ULGC & Sankofa demand that ARPA funds be restored immediately & calls out open meeting violations

The Hamilton County Commission voted on Wednesday, November 15th, to remove more than one million dollars in funding voted on and approved for ULGC and Sankofa, respectively, to advance their organizational missions as approved by the county commission. The funds were...

Equal Opportunity Day Sponsorship & Tickets

Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) serves as the Urban League's annual fundraiser, bringing together hundreds of business and community leaders, elected officials, and program beneficiaries to celebrate the essence of the Urban League movement toward enabling African...

Join our Digital Community

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is proud to share our online community. Chattanooga Businesses are invited to join the Online Community Hub and list their business on their MinorityBiz Navigator & Directory. We are so excited to celebrate our diverse business...

2023 Youth Leadership Summit

Urban League Project Ready students place second in national competition CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 27, 2023) – Hamilton County students participating in the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga’s (ULGC) Project Ready program won second place during the case competition...

The President’s Circle

The President’s Circle aims to change lives and communities through high-level, individual philanthropic leaders focused on equity investments to help fulfill the mission of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. Founded in December 2021, under Urban League of...

ULGC Minority Business Hub

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Get helpful information and advice for growing your business.

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Find support and funding options for your business.

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Stay informed about industry happenings and chances to work with new suppliers.

Add your Business to Our Online Minority Business Directory:

Make your business more visible to people looking for diverse businesses online.

ULGC New Empowerment Centers

The Urban League empowerment centers were established in 2021 to meet the emerging needs of people of color, other minorities and low-income individuals—supporting the overall economic prosperity of those we serve. We aim to rebuild the Urban League of the future, becoming even more responsive to addressing racial, social, and economic disparities in our region.

Center for Equity & Inclusive Leadership

Seeks to engage and empower diverse community members to promote an understanding of social and racial equity and foster inclusive leadership opportunities.

Center for Economic & Black Business Success

Provides a culturally responsive ecosystem of supports for African American and other minority-owned businesses to accelerate growth, expand networks, access and knowledge for business success.

Center for Education & Family Empowerment

Strives to provide an integrated services approach to address family prosperity through programs and activities which foster educational attainment, personal well-being and increased economic power.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-sponsored program that works with non-profit organizations to provide free basic income tax return preparation for qualified individuals

Reports

Seeks to engage and empower diverse community members to promote an understanding of social and racial equity and foster inclusive leadership opportunities.

Media

Provides a culturally responsive ecosystem of supports for African American and other minority-owned businesses to accelerate growth, expand networks, access and knowledge for business success.

President’s Circle

The President’s Circle aims to change lives and communities through high-level, individual philanthropic leaders focused on equity investments to help fulfill the mission of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.

Leadership Level Investors