MORRIS COUNTY — The Urban League of Morris County has announced it will hold a grand re-introduction at George and Martha’s Restaurant, 67 Morris Street, Morristown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20.
The featured speakers are Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, who are long-time supporters of the Urban League of Morris County. Chairman George Martin commented, “we feel now is a good time to re-introduce the Urban League of Morris County to the public.
The organization has served the community over many generations in areas such as fair housing, education assistance, and aid to families in need of temporary assistance in addition to many other services. It is a good time to let new generations know of our commitment to the community and that we are here to help. Having our longtime supporter and friend Congressman Frelinghuysen as our keynote speaker is a testament to the value the Urban League provides to the greater Morris County community” The event is not a fundraiser though donations are welcome and a raffle will be held. It is the goal of the Urban League to raise awareness of the services it performs and to encourage a new generation of members to become active in its mission. The Urban League of Morris County is a non-for profit organization with over a 72+ year history in Morris County.
In addition, the founding members of the National Urban League a 106 year old organization with over 100 affiliates was started by residents of Morristown.
Their Mission: The Urban League of Morris County (ULMC), Inc., has been a vital affiliate of the National Urban League, the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans and other underserved communities and individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream, for over 72+ years.
The mission of the ULMC is to enable persons to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through its programming and services. The Urban League has offered programs in housing, employment services, job skills development, education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, weatherization, sustainable communities and youth development. We are dedicated to empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban & suburban communities and provide assistance to any resident desirous of improving their quality of life.
Those interested in attending please call The Urban League offices at (973) 539-2121. Refreshments will be available.
