Grand Rapids Urban League with President and CEO Joe Jones

The Urban League--traditionally an African American organization, assists all people in achieving self-sufficiency and equality.   It is a place where everyone is empowered through economic independence and is an organization that  helps people help themselves to a better way of life.  All are welcome at the Urban League and everyone belongs--a place where people come together to creatively solve issues and become champions of their orwn advancement and empowerment.  Come join us as we work to change lives here at the Urban League.  Together we can Be Empowered to make a difference.

As leader of the Grand Rapids Urban League, Jones leads the development and implementation of an agenda that promotes economic empowerment as a means of elevating the standard of living in the underserved urban communities of Grand Rapids. The League is a 72-year old civil rights organization whose mission is to provide the means to empower African Americans and other minorities to achieve economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights. Their vision is to be the leader, and preeminent agency in West Michigan effectively utilizing diverse and abundant resources to redress racial injustice and promote racial equity.

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