Urban League of Northwest Indiana Archives

Our Mission

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana works to promote, encourage and enhance services to improve social, educational, and economic conditions of African Americans and other minority groups in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties.

Our Vision

To ensure that the Urban League of Northwest Indiana becomes the premiere agency that supports and promotes neighborhood community collaborations towards the improvement, capacity building, and awareness of citizens in areas of education, financial literacy, health/wellness, civic/civil leadership, and diversity throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties; which would encourage a better quality of life.

Our History

The Urban League of Gary was founded in 1945 as an Affiliate of the National Urban League. The Urban League was founded as a civic organization established for the purpose of removing the racial barriers that prevented African Americans from enjoying equal opportunities in housing, employment, education and the many other facets of American life.

On June 25, 1945 the Urban League of Gary was born with the commitment to strive for equal opportunities for all citizens.

In December 1970, the Board of Directors voted to reorganize as the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc., to better reflect the service community of the Lake Area United Way – thereby serving Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties.

Urban League of Northwest Indiana helps over 1500 students from the Region prepare for academic success at 18th Annual Scholarship Fair

By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: September 27, 2024

On the morning of Tuesday, September 24, Urban League of Northwest Indiana hosted the 18th installment of its Annual Scholarship Fair. The fair was once again held in Indiana University Northwest’s Savannah Fitness Center. Over 1500 students from...

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Join the Urban League of Northwest Indiana team!

By: Urban League of Northwest Indiana Last Updated: September 11, 2024

Join the Urban League of Northwest Indiana team! The City of Gary and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana are seeking passionate individuals to help drive positive change. Do you have a passion for project management? Do you love inspiring volunteers to drive community improvement? If so, the...

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: September 2, 2024

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, September 5 – September 8 It’s Popcorn weekend! Get out to downtown Valparaiso for a weekend full of family-friendly fun: races, vendors, a parade, concerts, and so much more! With the summer heat sticking around a bit longer, this weekend’s also the perfect time to hit...

Get your business certified through Urban League of Northwest Indiana

By: Urban League of Northwest Indiana Last Updated: August 19, 2024

Get your business certified through Urban League of Northwest Indiana Are you a minority, woman, or veteran business in Northwest or Northeast Indiana? Are you looking to certify your business with the State of Indiana or other certifying agencies? You're invited to apply to the Indiana Minority Business Initiative's...

Horizon Bank Awards Minority Scholarships to Students Through the Urban League of NWI

By: Horizon Bank Last Updated: August 9, 2024

Horizon Bank Awards Minority Scholarships to Students Through the Urban League of NWI The Horizon Bank Minority Scholarship Program awarded eleven $1,000 scholarships to students through the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. Recipients of the Horizon Bank Scholarships included: Jessi Nicole Nance, Para McIntosh, Juanita Pointer,...

Urban League of Northwest Indiana spotlights READI grant for helping to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs to 16 Northwest Indiana organizations

By: Alyssa Chartrand Last Updated: July 25, 2024

Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training programs, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, with the support of the READI grant, has embarked on an initiative to empower 16 organizations to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces....

By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: July 18, 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, July 17, representatives from the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Urban League of Northwest Indiana, and Indiana University (IU) Northwest gathered in the Hard Rock Casino's Jackson Family Tribute Gallery. The Hard...