Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) FOR PROSPECTIVE OWNERS AND RENTERS

Feb 25, 2015

The Greater Washington Urban League is providing Inclusionary Zoning Orientations. The purpose of this training is to teach prospective renters and owners about units that are developed and renovated with funding provided by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development and the DC Housing Finance Agency. Read more »

FREE First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Feb 21, 2015

First time home buyer seminarDo you have questions or need some guidance?  Join us:
February 21, 2015 10am - 5pm
Oxon Hill Libray  Read more »

Greater Washington Urban League, The Washington Nationals and Walgreens partner for Holiday Toy Drive

Jan 7, 2015

Greater Washington Urban League, The Washington Nationals and Walgreens partnered for a Holiday Toy Drive that benefitted several local churches, charities, and community organizations.  Nearly 2,000 toys were distributed to families in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County and Montgomery County.  Thanks to The Was Read more »

The Promise of 12/13/14

Dec 18, 2014

The thirteenth day of the twelfth month of this year had an accidental meaning as 12/13/14, but beyond this numerological oddity, the date took on real political meaning. Marchers across the United States came together to protest the acquittals of the police officers who killed Michael Brown and Eric Garner. I had the honor of participating in both the D.C. Read more »

The Greater Washington Urban League Marches For Justice

Dec 16, 2014

The Greater Washington Urban League joined thousands of peaceful protesters as they marched for justice through the streets of the nation’s capital on Saturday, December 13th.  Our ThursdayNetwork young professionals were among the sea of people that came together to speak out against police violence and call for legislative action. Read more »

GWUL Announces The Launch Of The Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Dec 15, 2014

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is designed to assist District of Columbia residences who are facing housing crises that result in homelessness or presents an imminent risk of homelessness by providing emergency rental assistance to eligible low-income families, elderly individuals aged 60 or older, disabled adults and adults who are non-elderly, non-disable Read more »

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