Our Mission

The mission of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. 

• Increase Community Involvement of members through its programs:
• Strengthen leadership & professional development of members through organized directives:
• Promote the Urban League and its mission; and 
• Provide a comprehensive orientation to the Urban League movement for new members.

As the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis envisions a region where all people:

• Are valued members of the community;
• Can adequately support themselves and their families;
• Can live in neighborhoods that are vibrant and thriving; and 
• Share in the region's prosperity and well-being.​

​Our Strategy

The Urban League will advocate for and empower African Americans and others in Metropolitan St. Louis by pursuing the following priorities:

• Economic Opportunity: Creating ladders out of poverty through jobs, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility.
• Educational Excellence: Providing access to quality education from pre-kindergarten through college. Creating an Urban League Leadership Academy to provide scholarships and internships for high school and college students.
• Community Empowerment: Providing social safety net to stabilize our neediest families.
• Civil Rights and Advocacy: Obtaining fair and equal treatment in all features of society and government in economics, social, educational and cultural.