The Urban League of Union County Inc., founded in 1944, is a non-profit community-based organization in Elizabeth, New Jersey. We are one of 95 affiliates of the 101-year-old National Urban League located in New York City.

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Assistance Program
Provides information to discourage teenagers from early sexual involvement and/or parenthood.

Alternative to Incarceration
A four-month program for juvenile offenders referred by Family Court. The central goal is to develop a sense of self-worth and improve self-esteem in participants. Within a safe, clean, secure, and "family-like" environment, services are provided to participants on a daily basis.

Economic Development and Employment
Department programs include:

• Job search and job readiness skills to individuals in a classroom setting through the Work First New Jersey training program.
• Computer training and skill enhancement through two technology labs
• Youth mentoring and leadership development
• Summer Youth Employment Training Program for eligible Union County Youth
• Services for the unemployed and underemployed
• Scholarship information dissemination

Housing and Community Development
Services are designed to assist families or individuals in maintaining shelter and a stable environment.

Community Services

Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Counseling / Literacy Rental / Security Deposit Utility Assistance Employment / Training Job Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Pregnancy / Teen Pregnancy

Last Updated: 04/22/24