November 26, 2009By: Member Services Category: holiday
Today is Thanksgiving Day and many of us gather with family and friends for food and fellowship. It’s a time for reflection, giving thanks for the blessings we have received. These are difficult economic times our nation is facing and the impact is being felt by individuals and families acrross our communities. It is also a time when individuals have risen to the challenge, helping one another and making a personal committment of their time and resources. The Urban League would like to thank our members, contributors, and friends for their continued support. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.
We’re interested in hearing from you and periodically, we’ll put out “60 second surveys” on particular topics. Our current topic – which of the five focus areas in our mission is most important and least important from your point of view. (more…)
The holidays are coming and what better time to get fit and start a healthy lifestyle. The Greater Stark County Urban League has joined the 50 Million Pound Challenge and created a Challenge Team called League the Way. A Challenge Team is an online community of individuals losing weight together. Want some help losing weight or staying fit? Sign up for the 50 Million Pound Challenge then join our team – search Teams for League the Way. If you’re a facebook user, join our facebook discussion to share tips, motivation or to get motivated. Not a facebook user? You can leave your comments, suggestions and tips right here. You don’t have to be a member of the Urban League – you just have to have a desire to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle. So come on – take the challenge!
Over 75 students and adults attended the Education Summit held Monday Nov 9. Hosted by the Urban League and Vince Watts, the audience was treated to a wealth of information on preparing for college, sources of scholarships and loans, and what to do to stay in college. Representatives from Mayor Healy’s office, the Stark Community Foundation, the Canton Student Loan Foundation and the Governor’s Education Initiative provided information, resources and tips to successfully and financially transition from high school to college.
The program began with a rousing presentation, “Stemming the Cultural Tide”, by Minister Leslie Parker Barnes from Akron’s Arlington Road Church of God. Dr. Edmund Timothy Moore, Kent State University, was the keynote speaker and talked to students on the importance of their grade point average (GPA) during high school and college. His presentation, “Protecting Your GPA”, showed why it is difficult to recover from a poor GPA and the importance of not letting grades fall behind. Several colleges and universities were on hand during the program to talk to students and distribute materials, including Central State University, Kent State University, Stark State College and Malone University.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, presenters, colleges and universities that made this event a success.
On Monday, November 9, at 5:30 pm, the Urban League is hosting an Education Summit at the Southeast Community Center (1400 Sherrick Rd. S.E. Canton, OH 44707)
Stark State College, Malone University, Kent State and other local universities will be on-hand with information. The Canton Mayor’s City Scholarship Program, Stark Community Foundation Scholarship Program, the Canton Student Loan Foundation and others will be on hand to get parents started in locating money for college.
Please call (330) 456-3479 for more information. We encourage parents and those interested in information on college scholarships to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Urban League’s 100 in 100 Campaign is nearly a third of the way towards reaching its goal of raising $100,000 in 100 days, according to campaign chair Nadine McIIwain-Massey. As of Nov 6, there are only 72 campaign days remaining. There is still a lot of work ahead to reach the goal, but the momentun is continuing to build. The Urban League needs your financial support for this campaign to be successful. Click here to find out more information on the 100 in 100 Campaign or to donate.
