Greater Toledo Urban League

WSPD interview

webmaster — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:02 +0000

Greater Toledo Urban League President, Rev. John C. Jones spoke on the Fred LeFebvre show earlier this week. Click the following link to listen to the interview.

GET EMPOWERED Episode 1

webmaster — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:47:10 +0000

In this first episode of GET EMPOWERED, Greater Toledo Urban League president, Rev. John C. Jones, addresses the Toledo Public School's transportation situation and lays out the issues we face because of the lack of community collaboration.

Official Press Statement : Community Groups to Offer Recommendations-Assistance to TPS

webmaster — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:28:28 +0000

Toledo Public Schools sits at a crossroads of epic proportions. It is a clear watershed moment. Declining enrollment, underperforming schools in the central city, a bloated infrastructure and dwindling State funding create a “perfect storm” for TPS and the entire community.

On the move

webmaster — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:37:17 +0000

The Greater Toledo Urban League is ready to move to new heights. This passed week we participated in the National Urban League Centennial celebration and the synergy was amazing. The conference was very empowering and there were a lot of connections made that will benefit the entire city of Toledo. Be on the look out for new ...

John Jones Bridges Interview

Jermaine Young — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:46:31 +0000

Our president, John Jones, talks with Donnie Miller about 100 years of the Urban League and the importance of quality education.

We need your vote!

John Jones — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:40:38 +0000

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Fifth Third Bank’s Homeownership Mobile Returns to Toledo

Jermaine Young — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:56:02 +0000

2010 Tour Brings Community Service to Neighborhoods In an effort to continue to provide community service, Fifth Third Bank is bringing back its mobile financial information station, known as the Homeownership Mobile, to Toledo, Sandusky and Monroe, Michigan in May. Serving Fifth Third Bank markets since 2004, the 40-foot eBus is a mobile facility outfitted ...

The Urban Green & Sustainability Forum

Jermaine Young — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:41:19 +0000

Join industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from around the nation as we demystify the emerging green economy, sustainability, and discuss market trends, job creation, skill enhancement and entrepreneurship. Topics Include: Green Segments to be discussed: Solar Power, Wind Farms, Building Retrofi tting, Smart Grid Cluster, Advanced Biofuels, BioMass, and Urban Sustainability Join industry experts, ...

Urban League position on Issue 3

Staff Contributor — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:00:26 +0000

A press conference was held on Friday April, 23, 2010 to address the Greater Toledo Urban League's official Toledo Public School's issue 3. Read the official statement by the Greater Toledo Urban League president John Jones.

Money Management Month

Phillip Cunningham — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:28:05 +0000

May is Money Management Month!!! If so the Financial Stability Collaborative is here to help!! During the month of May the Financial Stability Collaborative will be holding classes that are open to the public to help with Foreclosure Prevention, Managing a Budget, and Helping you get your next job… For a full list of events ...