Greater Milwaukee Urban League

Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) has a distinguished history. An affiliate of the National Urban League (NUL), GMUL was established in 1919 when millions of African Americans headed northward from the South in search of better opportunities. To assist African Americans in their transition, Urban Leagues across the country were on-the-ground first responders, helping the newcomers find housing, education, job training, healthcare, and resources for business owners. GMUL is committed to carrying forward its rich tradition of significantly impacting the community. Our mission is to lead through education, employment, advocacy, and civic engagement to achieve economic vibrancy and equal access to all industries and disciplines that empower African Americans to create wealth and improve their quality of life. Our ambitious vision is to elevate Wisconsin to a top-10 city for African Americans to live and thrive and establish Milwaukee as a leader in education and socioeconomic inclusion. We are proud to be a catalyst for the transformative changes our families aspire to create.                                                  

 GMUL’s ambitious vision is to elevate Milwaukee to a top-10 city for African Americans to live and thrive and establish Milwaukee as a leader in education and socioeconomic inclusion. GMUL serves low-income African Americans living in neighborhoods facing significant socio-economic challenges, including high unemployment and incarceration rates, low high school graduation rates, and few owner-occupied dwellings.

GMUL’s education programs and services are uniquely designed to prepare our youth for college, to begin a training program, or to enter the workforce. GMUL’s adult programs and services are not just about immediate support; they are about encouraging and supporting the building of generational wealth through sustainable employment and homeownership.

GMUL takes great pride in the progress our clients have achieved. Our programs and services have contributed to clients’ transformative changes, including creating opportunities for business ownership and first-time homeownership, enhancing employment prospects, providing financial support for college, and offering digital training for youth and adults.