Looking Upwards

The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is a full-service nonprofit organization. It has been operational since 1917. The organization offers asset and wealth accumulation, public funding, computer literacy, racial profiling and transportation services. The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is affiliated with the National Urban League, which is one of the largest community-based organizations that provide advocacy and research services throughout the world. It provides health development services and also offers educational programs for youths. The agency provides job training and placement services and advocacy activities for adults and individuals. It has a staff of trained and certified professionals that focuses on academic, social and emotional development of children, parents and family members. The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is located in Roxbury, Mass.

Located in Boston, Mass., Wediko children s Services is a non-profit organization that offers services to children at risk. It organizes summer programs to relieve troubled children. The organization also serves girls, adolescents and adopted children. In addition, it organizes psychological and educational programs. Wediko Children s Services offers a Boston school-based program, which provides community-based clinical services to children and families. The organization has partnerships with several institutions and offers tutoring and mentorship programs.