Welcome to Tacoma Urban League!
We hope our website finds you well. As we prepare to celebrate 57 years of impactful service in our community, we are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Empowerment Awards Gala hosted by the Tacoma Urban League. This momentous occasion will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion.
This Year’s Milestones: A Year of Excellence
Under the visionary leadership of our new CEO, Janice Lee we have achieved remarkable milestones. From expanding our services to forging new partnerships, building organizational capacity, and ensuring operational excellence, this year has been nothing short of transformative. We owe our success to the dedication and hard work of our entire team.
Honoring Our Legacy and Leaders
As we celebrate, we also pay tribute to our founder, the late Thomas Dixon, who established the Tacoma Urban League in 1967. His vision and commitment continue to inspire us. Additionally, we recognize the outstanding contributions of our esteemed leaders, Mayor Victoria Woodards and Senator T’wina Nobles, who have steadfastly sustained our organization’s mission.
Your Invitation to Make History
We would like to invite you to be part of this historic event by becoming one of our valued sponsors. Your support will directly impact our programs, enabling us to empower individuals, promote equality, and create positive change in our community. As the inaugural gala under our new CEO’s leadership, this evening promises to be unforgettable.
The Tacoma Urban League was born out of the civil rights movement as a racial justice advocacy organization for African Americans and other people whom society has marginalized in the South Puget Sound. For more than 50 years, we’ve provided services, training, and advocacy to build social and economic equality. Thousands of people have passed through our doors and their lives have been positively shaped by the Tacoma Urban League.
Our 5 pillars of work
All our work is community-focused and community-led, including our programming. We offer people the information, and resources they need to realize their goals and dreams, in a safe, welcome space.
Our programs are focused on the foundations of a thriving community: Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, Housing, and Justice.
Black Business Directory
Our Black Empowerment Center makes finding Black-owned businesses easier than ever through our Black Business Directory. Search our directory and let us connect you with the services you need or become an individual, business, or corporate member for access to classes, events, discounts, and exclusive offers. Members have access to specialized training, grants, resources and networking events.
Buying Black helps our city thrive!
Search our Directory to find and support Black-owned businesses.
Become a member to list your business and access trainings, events, and more.
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Donate
Contribute to funding our services, training, and advocacy that build social and economic equality.