Why MLK would be proud today – CantonRep.com
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Not too late to donate to the 100 in 100 Campaign
The 100 in 100 Campaign is nearing its end. The campaign is officially scheduled to close on Jan 18 with campaign wrap up and final pledge collection as tasks following the campaign close. It is not too late to donate. Donate safely and securely online or mail your payment payable to Greater Stark County Urban League to:
Greater Stark County Urban League
1400 Sherrick Road
Canton, OH 44707
If you have pledged but not yet submitted your payment, we urge you to do so now. Thanks to everyone whose contribution will make the 100 in 100 Campaign a success.
CantonRep.com – Urban League nears $100,000 fund-raising goal
Urban League nears $100,000 fund-raising goal
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GSCUL receives Resolution from Canton City Council
Greater Stark County Urban League Begins Its Recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the National Urban League with a Canton City Council Resolution
4th Ward City Councilperson Chris Smith introduced a resolution at the January 11, 2010 Canton City Council meeting commending the 100th Anniversary of the National Urban League. The Resolution was introduced and read to the audience which included 28 supporters of the local affiliate in shirts bearing the Urban League logo. Following its reading, the resolution passed unanimously. Read the rest of this entry →
MLK Community Celebration Jan 18
The Greater Stark County Urban League will host a Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday January 18 beginning at noon at the Southeast Community Center, 1400 Sherrick Rd. SE. Sponsors include Leila Green of the Alliance of Black School Educators. Nadine McIlwain-Massey, Executive Director of Coming Together Stark County, will be mistress of ceremonies. Keynote speaker is Will Dent, president and chief executive officer of Association of Better Community Development. Program will include the MLK Celebration Choir, Community Choir, presentation of the Outstanding Community Service Awards, and exhibits from 10 a.m. to noon and after the program. For information or to reserve an exhibit table, contact Chairperson Stephanie Patrick at (330) 492-8575
MLK Party Jan 15 to Benefit the 100 in 100 Campaign
The weather outside is STILL frightful, but there’s no need to stay inside!! The Greater Stark County Urban League will host an MLK Party beginning at 7pm on Friday January 15, 2010 at the Southeast Community Center, 1400 Sherrick Road SE in Canton.
Come out and enjoy a great party as we celebrate the last weekend of the “100 in 100: Restoring the Urban League” Campaign.
Join Monique Conner, Viola Fisher and the rest of the event committee as they have some fun, play cards, line dance, and just enjoy being around friends and family.
We hope to see you there!!
Gospel Concert Cancelled
Out of respect for Antioch Baptist Church’s memorial service for the late Rev. W.C. Henderson, the Greater Stark County Urban League has canceled its gospel concert for Sunday.
The Henderson memorial will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Antioch at 1844 Ira Turpin Way. NE.
The concert will be rescheduled in February.
Happy New Year!
On behalf of Vince Watts and the Board of Directors, THANK YOU to all our members, donors and friends for all your support in 2009. We look forward to building our relationship with you in 2010.
We wish you and your family a successful, healthy and prosperous new year.
