Urban League of Northwest Indiana to honor scholarship recipients with virtual red-carpet celebration

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 to honor scholarship recipients with virtual red-carpet celebration

By: Urban League of Northwest Indiana Last Updated: June 24, 2020

(Gary, IND) – The Urban League of Northwest Indiana will not let the COVID-19 Pandemic stop the celebration of their scholarship recipients. On Thursday, June 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the organization will feature each scholarship...

Horizon Bank donates $5,000 to Urban League for COVID-19 outreach

By: Horizon Bank Last Updated: April 22, 2020

Horizon Bank donates $5,000 to Urban League for COVID-19 outreach The Urban League of Northwest Indiana is partnering with local organizations to support area residents in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Horizon Bank is donating $5,000 from its COVID-19 Relief Fund to help the Urban League purchase food gift cards...

Horizon Bank Receives Community Relations Award from Urban League of Northwest Indiana

By: Horizon Bank Last Updated: March 21, 2014

Horizon Bank is the recipient of the Community Relations Award at this event. This award was presented to Horizon Bank for encouraging and supporting diversity in the community.