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Greater Baltimore Urban League The Greater Baltimore Urban League, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization affiliated with The National Urban League.

The Greater Baltimore Urban League movement was founded in 1924. Ever since then, through direct service delivery, advocacy, referrals, community capacity building, information dissemination and technical assistance, the League
has been helping disadvantaged Marylanders gain access to equal opportunity in employment, education, health care, housing and the civic arena.

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10/15/2026

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๐ŸŽ€ WE DIDNโ€™T FORGET. WE STAND IN PINK! ๐ŸŽ€October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Greater Baltimore Urban League ...
10/15/2026

๐ŸŽ€ WE DIDNโ€™T FORGET. WE STAND IN PINK! ๐ŸŽ€

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) proudly stands in solidarity with the survivors, the fighters, the families, and the loved ones we remember.

While October is a month dedicated to raising awareness, the fight against breast cancer continues every single day.

๐Ÿ’— To the survivors: We celebrate your strength and resilience.

๐Ÿ’— To those currently fighting: We stand beside you with hope, encouragement, and support.

๐Ÿ’— To those weโ€™ve lost: We honor your memory and the legacies you leave behind.

๐Ÿ’— To our community: We encourage you to prioritize your health, understand your risk, talk with your healthcare provider about screenings, and remind someone you love to do the same.

At GBUL, we believe that health equity is essential to economic empowerment. Access to quality healthcare, early detection, and lifesaving resources should never be determined by your ZIP code or financial circumstances.

Awareness matters. Early detection matters. Access matters. YOU matter.

Together, we can continue building healthier, stronger, and more empowered communities.

โค๏ธ Support GBULโ€™s mission and programming as we work to advance equity, opportunity, and economic mobility throughout Greater Baltimore.

๐Ÿฆƒโค๏ธ 500 TURKEYS. 500 OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! โค๏ธ๐ŸฆƒBALTIMORE, WEโ€™RE COMING TOGETHER THIS THANKSGIVING!As the Gr...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿฆƒโค๏ธ 500 TURKEYS. 500 OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! โค๏ธ๐Ÿฆƒ

BALTIMORE, WEโ€™RE COMING TOGETHER THIS THANKSGIVING!

As the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) celebrates 100 years of service, weโ€™re continuing our commitment to strengthening families, addressing food insecurity, and investing in the communities we serve.

Thanks to an INCREDIBLE donation of 500 TURKEYS FROM GIANT, weโ€™re preparing to make a meaningful impact this Thanksgiving season!

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ GIANT, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

500 TURKEYS! Thatโ€™s 500 opportunities to help families gather around the table this holiday season.

We cannot overstate how grateful we are for Giantโ€™s generosity and commitment to Baltimore.

WE SIMPLY COULD NOT DO THIS WORK WITHOUT COMMUNITY-MINDED PARTNERS LIKE GIANT!

Your investment represents more than food. It represents compassion, dignity, and the power of partnership to strengthen our communities.

๐Ÿ“ JOIN US FOR OUR COMMUNITY TURKEY GIVEAWAY!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 21, 2026

โฐ 10:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Life Church Ministries | 3820 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD

๐Ÿฆƒ FREE TURKEYS & FRESH PRODUCE FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our incredible community partners, the Greater Baltimore Section (GBS-NCNW) of the National Council of Negro Women, Life Church Ministries, and La Chow, for joining us in this collective effort to serve Baltimore families.

๐Ÿค AND BALTIMORE, WEโ€™RE NOT DONE YET!

ITโ€™S NOT TOO LATE TO PARTNER WITH US!

Weโ€™re inviting businesses, restaurants, organizations, and community leaders to join us in expanding our impact.

Whether you can contribute food, resources, volunteer support, or other assistance, there is a place for you at the table!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested in partnering? Send us a direct message!

Together, we can do more. Together, we can serve more. Together, we can build a stronger Baltimore.

โค๏ธ Want to help us continue this work beyond Thanksgiving? Support GBUL programming or make a donation to help advance economic mobility and create lasting opportunities for Baltimore residents.

Healthy Families. Stronger Communities. TOGETHER!

Baltimore, these congregations are leading the way.They're opening their doors to our voter registration volunteers and ...
10/10/2026

Baltimore, these congregations are leading the way.

They're opening their doors to our voter registration volunteers and bringing their members to early voting together on Sunday, October 25 right after service.

Faith has always moved this city forward. This is what that looks like.

Your church can still join us. Host a registration drive before this Tuesday, October 13, or bring your congregation out on the 25th.

Sign up: https://gbul.org/

MARYLAND EARLY VOTING

October 22โ€“29, 7am to 8pm daily, including the weekend. Vote at any early voting center in your county.

MISS TUESDAYโ€™S DEADLINE? YOU CAN STILL VOTE.

Maryland allows same-day registration. Bring a document showing your address (MVA license or ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government mail) to an early voting center October 22โ€“29, or to your assigned polling place on Election Day, November 3. You can register and vote in the same visit.

Check your registration in 30 seconds: elections.maryland.gov

๐Ÿ’š Your Mental Health Matters. Your Peace Matters. YOU Matter.Today, on World Mental Health Day, the Greater Baltimore Ur...
10/09/2026

๐Ÿ’š Your Mental Health Matters. Your Peace Matters. YOU Matter.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) joins communities around the world in recognizing the importance of mental wellness, breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, and reminding everyone that itโ€™s okay not to be okay.

Mental health is more than a personal issueโ€”it is a community priority. When individuals and families have access to the support, resources, and care they need, our communities become stronger.

๐Ÿ’š Check in on yourself and those around you.

๐Ÿ’š Give yourself permission to rest, heal, and grow.

๐Ÿ’š Remember that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

๐Ÿ’š Extend compassion. You never know what someone else may be carrying.

At GBUL, we recognize that mental wellness and economic mobility go hand in hand. Building stronger communities means supporting the whole personโ€”mind, body, and future.

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.

๐Ÿค Support our programming and help us continue empowering individuals, strengthening families, and creating pathways to healthier, more economically secure communities.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ EDUCATE. REGISTER. MOBILIZE. VOTE.The Greater Baltimore Urban League continues to take voter education and civic enga...
10/09/2026

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ EDUCATE. REGISTER. MOBILIZE. VOTE.

The Greater Baltimore Urban League continues to take voter education and civic engagement directly into our communities.

We were grateful for the opportunity to visit ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—–๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต to have an important conversation about voting, what is at stake for our communities, the challenges surrounding voting rights and access, andโ€”most importantlyโ€”what each of us can do.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Pastor Alan-Michael Carter and the entire Grace Baptist Church congregation for opening their doors and creating space for this critical conversation.

At GBUL, our work is nonpartisan. We do not tell people who to vote for. We work to make sure our communities understand their rights, understand the issues, have access to trusted information, and are prepared to make their own voices heard at the ballot box.

๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„, ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Check your voter registrationโ€”and help someone else check theirs.
๐Ÿ“š Learn what will be on your ballot before you vote.
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Talk to your family, neighbors, coworkers, congregations, and community organizations about voting.
๐Ÿš— Help someone who needs assistance getting to the polls.
๐Ÿ“ฃ Share accurate, trusted voting information.
โœ… And most importantly: ๐— ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—ง๐—˜.

Maryland's 2026 General Election is ๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฏ, with early voting running ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎโ€“2๐Ÿต. Marylanders can use the State Board of Elections to register, verify their registration, and find voting information.

Democracy works best when every eligible voter has the information, access, and opportunity to participate.

โค๏ธ Support our programming. Support civic engagement. Invest in an informed and empowered Baltimore. Your support helps GBUL continue bringing voter education, registration, advocacy, and other critical programming directly into our communities.

๐——๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ. ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ. ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐˜€.

10/07/2026

What a night! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ

The Greater Baltimore Urban Leagueโ€™s Restaurant Accelerator Program (RAP) Culinary Tasting was a SUCCESS!

After weeks of learning, growing, and strengthening their businesses, our RAP Cohort 6 entrepreneurs had the opportunity to showcase their talents, share their incredible food, build meaningful connections, and celebrate how far theyโ€™ve come.

From the flavors to the fellowship, this evening was about more than great foodโ€”it was about entrepreneurship, opportunity, and economic mobility in Baltimore. โค๏ธ

We are incredibly proud of Cohort 6 and excited to see where they go from here.

And this work would not be possible without our partners at the National Urban League, PepsiCo Foundation, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, La Chow, and Innovative Initiatives. Thank you for investing in entrepreneurs and helping us advance economic mobility in Baltimore.

Help us continue creating opportunities like these. Your support helps the Greater Baltimore Urban League provide programs that equip entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, connections, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive.

โค๏ธ Support our programming. Invest in our entrepreneurs. Invest in Baltimore.
Donate today and help us continue advancing economic mobility in our communities.

09/29/2026

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿณ RAP Cohort 6: In Their Own Words

The countdown to The Tasting continues, and today weโ€™re putting the spotlight on Chef Michael, one of the talented entrepreneurs of RAP Cohort 6!

Throughout the Restaurant Accelerator Program, our entrepreneurs have been strengthening their businesses, sharpening their skills, and preparing for their next level of growth.

For Chef Michael, RAP has been part of that journey. ๐ŸŽฅ Hear what he has to say about his experience in his own words.

As we head toward The Tasting on September 30, weโ€™ll continue sharing the people and stories behind Cohort 6.

Their businesses. Their journeys. Their voices.

And none of this work happens alone. We are grateful for our partners at the National Urban League, PepsiCo Foundation, La Chow, and Innovative Initiatives for helping make RAP possible.

Thank you for your partnership and for your commitment to advancing economic mobility in Baltimore.

Together, weโ€™re investing in entrepreneurs, strengthening local businesses, and creating pathways to lasting economic opportunity.

This is what economic mobility looks like.

09/28/2026

๐Ÿฆ RAP Cohort 6: In Their Own Words

Our Cohort 6 entrepreneur spotlight continues!

Meet Montre Jones of Quinnโ€™s Ice Cream, another entrepreneur who completed this yearโ€™s Greater Baltimore Urban League Restaurant Accelerator Program (RAP).

We asked Montre to share his experience with RAP and what being part of Cohort 6 has meant for him and his business.

๐ŸŽฅ Hear it directly from Montre.

As we get closer to The Tasting on September 30, weโ€™ll continue introducing you to the entrepreneurs behind the businessesโ€”and sharing their RAP experiences in their own words.

Their businesses. Their journeys. Their voices.

This is what economic mobility looks like and this could not happen without our partners at the National Urban League, PepsiCo Foundation, La Chow, and Innovative Initiatives. Thank you for your part in advancing economic mobility in Baltimore.

09/27/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ RAP Cohort 6: In Their Own Words

Last Thursday, marked the final day of our Restaurant Accelerator Program (RAP) Cohort 6, and as we count down to The Tasting, weโ€™re turning the spotlight over to the entrepreneurs themselves.

First up: Teyonna, owner of Fun-O-Kake Fried Chicken! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ

We asked Teyonna to share her experience in this yearโ€™s RAP cohortโ€”what she learned, how she grew, and what this experience has meant for her business.

๐ŸŽฅ Hear it directly from Teyonna.

And this is just the beginning! Over the next several days, weโ€™ll be sharing more testimonials from our Cohort 6 entrepreneurs as they prepare to showcase their businesses at The Tasting on September 30.

These are their businesses. Their journeys. Their voices.

And none of this work happens alone. We are grateful for our partners at the National Urban League, PepsiCo Foundation, La Chow, and Innovative Initiatives for helping make RAP possible.

Thank you for your partnership and for your commitment to advancing economic mobility in Baltimore.

Together, weโ€™re investing in entrepreneurs, strengthening local businesses, and creating pathways to lasting economic opportunity.

This is what economic mobility looks like.

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512 Orchard Street
Baltimore, MD
21201

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

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