Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

The ECCO has been doing remarkable work for entrepreneurs of all experience levels, and NOW is your opportunity to experience it first-hand! 🗓️ Join us next Wednesday, July 31 from 12pm - 5pm at the Entrepreneurship Community & Cultural Office (ECCO) on 3000 S. Alaska St. for this month's edition of Entrepreneurship Workshop Wednesdays! These workshops are dedicated towards helping you become a more well-rounded entrepreneur and improve your finances to bolster your business! 📈 You will learn to: 💻 Market in the digital world 🏦 Become a smarter banker 💳 Improve your credit & manage your debt 📜 Receive business certifications & much more! 🎟️ RSVP for FREE today at the link below!👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/gvWrP6wi For any additional questions, please reach out to entrepreneurship@urbanleague.org. Follow @eccoulms on IG to stay up-to-date on the latest ECCO events! #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #ECCO #WorkshopWednesdays #blackbusiness

FREE phones and low cost tablets has a ring to it!!! 🔔📲 Our Summer Resource Fair promises a wide range of essential items and services courtesy of ULMS and our incredible community partners! 🗓️ Join us Sunday, August 18, from 11am - 3pm at Garfield High School on 400 23rd Ave. What you can expect at the Fair: 🍔 Free food! 💈 Free haircuts for kids! 📱 Free phones & low cost tablets! 👟 Kids activities! 🎁 Raffles! 🎒 Backpack giveaways! & 🏠 Start your journey to homeownership at our Live Homebuyer Education Course! RSVP today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below! 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/gxYcZFif #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #LocalEvents #SeattleEvents #ResourceFair

You can't give someone a second chance without providing them the tools to improve! ♥️ Do you know any youth who are currently or have recently been placed on electronic home monitoring? Our Community Support Program was created to ensure that their education and post-education aspirations remain on track! Some of the program's services include: 📚 Educational Support 🤝 1 on 1 & Group Mentoring 🔍 Career Exploration 👩🏾🏫 Workshops 💼 Internships 👟 Recreational Activities 🎗️ Community Service Opportunities 🏦 Referrals to Community Resources In addition, services will continue after post-release up to 90 days. ✍🏾 SIGN UP today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below!👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/g-ZQUf9A For more information, contact Kennajha Bloodsaw at kbloodsaw@urbanleague.org. For additional services, please contact the Alternatives to Secure Detention Team: 📞 (206) 477-9891 ✉️ dajdasd@kingcounty.gov #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #ElectronicHomeMonitoring #Probation #Education

Is your mortgage becoming a burden?? 😥 Join our Mortgage Intervention class hosted on Zoom and end your stress over homeownership costs in the blink of an eye! 🏠 Our experts can get you in contact with your mortgage servicer and create a financial plan to help you keep your home! 🗓️ The next upcoming course is being held NEXT Tuesday, July 30 with sessions available from 12pm - 1:30pm & 6pm - 7:30pm! 🎟️ RSVP TODAY at the link below!👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/g2abG7Ux If you have any additional questions or need assistance completing your registration, please feel free to contact Richard Woodard via rwoodard@urbanleague.org. #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #MortgageIntervention #Homeownership

💼 Find your new successful career WITHOUT a college degree! 🚫🎓 Our Career Bridge program educates our community about the stable job opportunities in our city and provides them with the tools they need to get hired! 🗓️ The next cohort starts Monday, August 5 at our Resource Center on 901 Rainier Avenue S. Sessions will be held for 5 weeks on Mondays - Thursdays from 10am - 2pm. At the completion of the program, students will receive job placement assistance and a stipend of up to $1,000! 💸 They will also earn the following professional certifications: 🏥 Industrial First Aid/CPR 🚦 Flaggers 🍰 Food Handler Permit SIGN UP today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gGa56FZ For additional info contact: Chase Washatko | 206-702-8027 washatko@urbanleague.org Larenzo Harrison | 206-837-2745 harrison@urbanleague.org #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #Workforce #CareerBridge #JobPrep #JobOpportunities

🚨 August will be here before you know it!!! Our 3rd Annual Summer Resource Fair is right around the corner! With work and transportation, we know getting in touch with us can be difficult sometimes. This festival allows us and some of the great orgs in our community to work together all under ONE ROOF! 🏫 We are beyond excited to share some of the truly impactful resources and opportunities available in this city! 🗓️ Join us Sunday, August 18, from 11am - 3pm at Garfield High School on 400 23rd Ave. There will be fun for all ages! 🎉 🍔 Free food! 👟 Kids activities! 🎁 Raffles! 💈 Free haircuts for kids! 🎒 Backpack giveaways! & 🏠 Start your journey to homeownership at our Live Homebuyer Education Course! RSVP today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gxYcZFif #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #LocalEvents #SeattleEvents #ResourceFair

A criminal record prevents many of our people from ever realizing half of their potential. 💔 But being convicted of a crime shouldn't end your pursuit of happiness! ✊🏾 If you or someone you know has a criminal conviction in King County, there are resources available to get it vacated from their records! Start your new life today!!! 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/gE7Ca2Ny for more info. #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #RecordVacatingProgram #CriminalRecords #Expungement

Our Black Business Directory has become a renown resource for people to find trusted Black-owned businesses and community orgs in our great city!!! ✊🏾 Find your next hair stylist and your new favorite restaurant all in one guide! And in addition to food & retail, there are numerous contacts for orgs involved in advocacy, education, health & wellness, and mental health services. Explore the directory today at: https://lnkd.in/dXHHZ-a #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #BlackBusiness #BlackBusinessDirectory

We're closing out the month of July with a bang! 💥 ECCO Workshop Wednesdays are back! Whether you're a vet or a rookie when it comes to entrepreneurship, all are welcome to join us for an immersive and holistic business development experience! From marketing to finances, you will be educated on the ins and outs of building up a successful business! 🗓️ The workshop is held Wednesday, July 31 from 12pm - 5pm at the ECCO on 3000 S. Alaska St. RSVP for FREE today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below!👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/gvWrP6wi For any additional info, please reach out to entrepreneurship@urbanleague.org or @eccoulms on Instagram. #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #ECCO #WorkshopWednesdays #blackbusiness

In the year 1970, 50% of Black people in King County owned homes. By the year 2022...the Black homeownership rate in King County DROPPED to 28% 💔 The ULMS housing department holds several workshops dedicated towards closing this growing gap and helping our people keep their homes! NEXT WEEK'S COURSES 🗓️ 🏦 Homeowner Assistance Fund Workshop Wednesday, July 24 @ 12pm & 6pm Still feeling the impact of the pandemic? The Washington Homeownership Assistance Fund (HAF) provides up to $60,000 for qualified homeowners who are behind on their housing payments. Learn more at our next course. RSVP: https://shorturl.at/s2t04 🏡 Homebuyer Education Workshop Saturday, July 27 @ 10am Buy your first home and make it happen AFFORDABLY! Our Homebuyer Education Workshop helps you meet the requirements for down payment assistance and a variety of affordable housing programs. RSVP: https://shorturl.at/UzTFf #ULMS #UrbanLeague #Seattle #HAF #HomebuyersEducation #Homeownership