Columbia Urban League

Columbia Urban League The Columbia Urban League is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability and racial inclusion in our community.

The Columbia Urban League offers programs designed to provide economic empowerment and educational opportunities for t Mission: The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African- American and other underserved communities to secure self-reliance, primarily in education, employment , and economic development.The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement de

voted to empowering African Americans and others to enter the economic and societal mainstream. The Urban League movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League, headquartered in New York City spearheads our non-profit, non-partisan, community-based movement. The heart of the Urban League Movement is our professionally staffed Urban League affiliates in more than 100 cities in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our Strategy:
The Urban League employs a five point strategy, tailored to local needs, in order to implement the mission of our movement. Education and Youth Empowerment:
Ensuring that all of our children are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century through college scholarships, early childhood literacy, Head Start and after care programs. Economic Empowerment:
Empowering all people in attaining economic self-sufficiency through job training, good jobs, home ownership, entrepreneurship and wealth accumulation. Health and Quality of Life Empowerment:
Working to build healthy and safe communities to eliminate health disparities through prevention, healthy eating, fitness, as well as ensuring access and complete access to affordable health care for all people. Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment:
Empowering all people to take an active role in determining the direction, quality of life, public policy and leadership in their communities by full participation as citizens and voters, as well as through active community service and leadership development. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment:
Promoting and ensuring our civil rights by actively working to eradicate all barriers to equal participation in the all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational or cultural.

Help us congratulate our 2026 scholarship recipients 👏🏽❤️.Monterrius Hemphill is the recipient of the $5,000 BlueCross B...
08/18/2026

Help us congratulate our 2026 scholarship recipients 👏🏽❤️.

Monterrius Hemphill is the recipient of the $5,000 BlueCross Blueshield Scholarship.

Jaelah Middleton is the recipient of the $5,000 WWDM Brenda Jones Memorial Scholarship.

These phenomenal students have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to their communities🤩

We are excited to see all that they accomplish❤️
Congratulations Monterrius & Jaelah!

A special thank you to BlueCross BlueShield and WWDM for making these scholarships possible.

Also, shoutout to board member Talia Jarvis for hosting a lovely scholarship luncheon!

It’s that time again…⚾️Come Pack the Park with the Columbia Urban League & support the Columbia Fireflies 💚When: TUESDAY...
08/12/2026

It’s that time again…⚾️

Come Pack the Park with the Columbia Urban League & support the Columbia Fireflies 💚

When: TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th at 7:05 PM
Where: SEGRA PARK, 1640 FREED ST

$5 from each ticket purchased using this QR code will be raised for CUL youth development programs ❤️

The 2026 National Urban League Youth Leadership Summit was PHENOMENAL!Swipe to see some of our favorite highlights :)- J...
08/05/2026

The 2026 National Urban League Youth Leadership Summit was PHENOMENAL!

Swipe to see some of our favorite highlights :)
- Jaelah won a $6600 Scholarship! She also competed in the Perfect Pitch challenge, earning $1200+ towards her baking business👏🏽

- Tahri stepped out of her comfort zone by participating in the talent show! & she was AMAZING🤩

We are absolutely proud of all of our Project Ready participants for putting their best foot forward in Nashville❤️

07/27/2026
06/30/2026

Summer meals are here!

Starting today, children 18 and younger can receive free healthy meals at participating MUSC Health locations in Lancaster, Chester, Camden, Columbia, Florence, Mullins and Cades. Other locations in the state got started earlier in the month.

When school is out, access to regular meals can become more challenging for many families. Through the Kids Eat Free program, MUSC is helping ensure children have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer at no cost.

No financial verification is required. Children must be accompanied by a guardian.

View participating locations and meal times: https://musc.co/4vkZqPB

Check out our Pathways to Career Opportunities participants❤️
06/26/2026

Check out our Pathways to Career Opportunities participants❤️

Our 2026 College Internship Program Bank of America interns started their internship on Monday🌟We wish them good luck an...
06/10/2026

Our 2026 College Internship Program Bank of America interns started their internship on Monday🌟

We wish them good luck and success :)

Hey South Carolinians,You can vote for primaries today❗Voting locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.❤️
05/26/2026

Hey South Carolinians,

You can vote for primaries today❗
Voting locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.❤️

Summer jobs & college internship applications close next week! Visit our website at www.culsc.org to apply.
05/14/2026

Summer jobs & college internship applications close next week! Visit our website at www.culsc.org to apply.

We’re joined in studio today by the Columbia Urban League to talk about summer job opportunities for teens and how local youth can prepare for success this summer!

05/14/2026

Opportunity looks good on you.

CULYPSC is collecting new and gently used professional attire for the Opportunity Closet, a community clothing drive supporting high school students and local community members preparing for interviews, internships, workforce programs, career fairs, and future employment opportunities.

We are accepting donations from May 1 through June 5, 2026.

Drop -Off Location:Columbia Urban League1400 Barnwell StreetColumbia, SC 29201

Items needed include business professional clothing, dress shirts, blouses, slacks, skirts, blazers, dresses, ties, belts, professional shoes, handbags, briefcases, portfolios, new socks, undershirts, and unopened undergarments.

Together, we can help build confidence, promote dignity, and create access to opportunity for our community.

For questions or to support, email [email protected].

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1400 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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