Urban League of the Upstate

10/14/2026

Spartanburg Residents: Your Voice Is Your Power — Make Your Plan to Vote! 🗳️

Early voting in South Carolina runs October 19 – October 31 (Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM). Don’t let transportation stand between you and the ballot box.

The Urban League of the Upstate, in partnership with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Xi Theta Lambda Chapter), is proud to provide Free Rides to the Polls for Spartanburg County residents!

🚐 Free Van Shuttle Service

Mobilization Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Hours: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Priority: Seniors (55+) and voters needing accessible transit directly to official Spartanburg early voting centers.

Reserve Your Seat: Spaces are limited. Sign up online or submit a request by Sunday, October 18 to secure your pickup slot: https://bit.ly/reclaimyourvote26
🚗 Need a Ride on Election Day? (Tuesday, November 3)

Use Lyft promo code VOTE26 between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM for 50% off your ride to your polling place (up to $10 off), courtesy of our LyftUp partnership.

📋 Voter Checklist:

Confirm your registration & precinct at scvotes.gov.

Bring a valid SC photo ID (Driver’s License, DMV ID card, Voter Registration card with photo, Passport, or Military ID).

Questions or issues at the polls? Call the nonpartisan voter protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Tag a neighbor, share with your church family, and let’s turn out Spartanburg!

10/14/2026

Spartanburg Residents: Your Voice Is Your Power — Make Your Plan to Vote! 🗳️

Early voting in South Carolina runs October 19 – October 31 (Mon–Sat, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM). Don't let transportation stand between you and the ballot box.

The Urban League of the Upstate, in partnership with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Xi Theta Lambda Chapter), is proud to provide Free Rides to the Polls for Spartanburg County residents!

🚐 Free Van Shuttle Service

Mobilization Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Hours: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Priority: Seniors (55+) and voters needing accessible transit directly to official Spartanburg early voting centers.

Reserve Your Seat: Spaces are limited. Sign up online or submit a request by Sunday, October 18 to secure your pickup slot: https://bit.ly/reclaimyourvote26
🚗 Need a Ride on Election Day? (Tuesday, November 3)

Use Lyft promo code VOTE26 between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM for 50% off your ride to your polling place (up to $10 off), courtesy of our LyftUp partnership.

📋 Voter Checklist:

Confirm your registration & precinct at scvotes.gov.

Bring a valid SC photo ID (Driver's License, DMV ID card, Voter Registration card with photo, Passport, or Military ID).

Questions or issues at the polls? Call the nonpartisan voter protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Tag a neighbor, share with your church family, and let's turn out Spartanburg!

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

🌟 A great day of connection, collaboration, and planning in Anderson!

Our Urban League of the Upstate team had the opportunity to spend the day connecting with community partners, strengthening relationships, and exploring new ways to broaden our reach and impact throughout Anderson County. 🤝🏽💙

We also spent some exciting time planning for our annual Hunter-McClaren Youth Summit! 🎓✨ We’re looking forward to creating another meaningful experience that empowers, educates, and inspires our young people.

Great things happen when community comes together—and we’re excited about what’s ahead!

09/17/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SOON! 🚨

Join the Urban League of the Upstate for the 2026 Hunter–McClaren Wellness & Empowerment Brunch featuring special guest and keynote speaker Lamman Rucker! ✨

🎟️ Early Bird Individual Tickets: $75
🍽️ Early Bird Table Sponsorship: $1,250
⏰ Early Bird pricing ends September 20!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 City Club of Greenville

Come enjoy a morning centered on wellness, empowerment, community, and inspiration while supporting the important work of the Urban League of the Upstate.

🔥 Don’t wait until the price goes up! Reserve your seat or table today.

👉 Purchase here: [https://bit.ly/2026HMWEB](https://bit.ly/2026HMWEB)

09/13/2026

Calling all entrepreneurs 📣

We’ve partnered with Urban One to create a competition that could give your company up to $100,000 in promotional opportunities!

The Urban One Community Business Pitch Competition gives innovative entrepreneurs, creators, founders, and business owners an opportunity to scale their business and make a greater impact in their community.

Find out more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4iYRccO

09/11/2026

Save The Date!

🤔 What questions do you have about voting?
💭 What topics or issues are you concerned about?
✅ What next steps do you need guidance on?

Join the virtual convo in just two weeks! Whether you’re a student, recent grad, working to make ends meet or anywhere in between, No Vote, No Say: Why the Voices of the Next Generation Matter is for and by Gen Z.

Register here and bring a friend: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9TelzfWfSkmtvJY7Si9KNA #/registration

09/10/2026

Join the Urban League of the Upstate for the Hunter-McClaren Wellness & Empowerment Brunch on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at The City Club in Greenville.

We are excited to welcome Lamman Rucker as our keynote speaker, and in celebration of the movie, Why Did I Get Married Again? We are offering a special Early Bird Sale for a limited time!
✨ Individual Tickets: $75
✨ Table Sponsorships: $1,250

🎟️ Reserve your seat or table today:
https://bit.ly/2026HMWEB