Detroit Urban League

The Detroit Urban League, founded in 1916, serves over 70,000 clients annually with more than 20 specialized programs and services. Its workforce career development center provides screening, employment skills training, job referrals and placement services, as well as conducts an annual career and job fair. The organization provides supplemental food and professional nutrition education; promotes breastfeeding; and makes referrals based on health screening and assessment of needs. Its child and adult care food program is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program and provides financial assistance and nutrition training to licensed home child care facilities. The organization s community services office provides information and referrals in the areas of housing, social services referral, advocacy and technical assistance. The organization is located in Detroit.