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 FRAUD ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!
Please be advised that the Greater Washington Urban League does not solicit funds door-to-door to pay a person’s utility or any other bills or for donations. It has recently been brought to our attention that there may be a person or persons fraudulently claiming to represent the League. If you are approached by anyone -- in person, over the phone, via email or through postal mail – requesting funds on behalf of the League.

• DO NOT give him or her any money, bank account information, credit card numbers, or other personal information
• Immediately report the incident to the Metropolitan Police Department, Financial Crimes Division at 202-727-4159 or your local police department if you live outside DC.
• File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).  Complaints can help the FTC detect patterns of wrong-doing, and lead to investigations and prosecutions.
• You may also contact the DC Attorney General’s consumer hotline at (202) 442-9828 or the attorney general’s consumer affairs office in your state.

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS IN DC: ARE YOU READY? LET US HELP YOU GET THERE!

The DC Department of Housing and Community Development's Home Purchase Assistance Program, administered by the League, offers up to $44,000 in down payment and closing costs for first-time homebuyers. Learn more about the program. View the income guidelines. 

Emergency Assistance with Water Bills: GWUL is administering the S.P.L.A.S.H Program for The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority. S.P.L.A.S.H. - Serving People by Lending A Supporting Hand— offers assistance to families in need so that they can maintain critical services, like water, until they get back on their feet. Learn more about the program »
 

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