Program areas at Pinellas County Urban League
Energy Assistance and Weatherization - Provides energy payment assistance to low income individuals and families in times of weather related emergencies or crisis situations. This program also provides energy related home improvements which make the home safer, healthier, and more comfortable. Services include installing and insulating water heaters, installing insulation in the attic, caulking, weather stripping and repair or replacement of defective doors and windows. This program served 6,778 people.
Urban Senior Job Program - Provides eligible, enrolled individuals wages for community service, assignments, and provides skill enhancement opportunities, annual physical examinations, personal and employment-related counseling, assistance in transition to unsubsidized employment where feasible, and other benefits. This program served 150 people.
Crime Prevention/Family and Juvenile Services - Provides leadership in creating programs which serve at-risk youth, linking parental/guardian involvement. Strategies applied include community bridge building, teen summits, parenting skills training, tutoring, and employability skills training/job placement services. This program served 951 people.
Financial Empowerment Center - Provides group/individual coaching in the areas of financial education, financial asset building, vocational training, career counseling, credit repair, housing counseling, homeownership education, foreclosure resources, free tax prep, and more.
The organization operates several other programs that assist in the achievement of social and economic equality.