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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSCHUSETTS INC, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.
THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS TO ENABLE ADULTS IN EASTERN MA TO OVERCOME RACIAL, SOCIAL BARRIERS, ECONOMIC INEQUITIES, SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, ULEM'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HAVE GIVEN HOPE TO PARTICIPANTS AND MADE A LASTING, IMPACTFUL STATEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, INC. (NUL) AND A MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY.
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER THE EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, WHICH DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS...
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER THE EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, WHICH DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN TODAY'S EVOLVING JOB MARKET. AS THE HYBRID NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO GROW, THE ERC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT BOTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, RESUME BUILDING, UP-TO-DATE JOB LISTINGS, AND ACCESS TO A JOB BOARD. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABCD MASSHIRE, THE ERC ALSO PROVIDES CAREER COACHING AND COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, ENSURING THOSE IN NEED HAVE THE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE. JOB PLACEMENT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING JOB SEEKERS BY NOT ONLY HELPING THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT BUT ALSO ENSURING THEY FIND POSITIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR SKILLS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE EMPLOYERS, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING RESUME REVIEWS, JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES, AND LINKEDIN PROFILE DEVELOPMENT FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS. JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES EXTEND UP TO 12 MONTHS POST- GRADUATION, REINFORCING LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THE 14TH JOB REBUILDS BOSTON COMMUNITY CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR CONTINUES TO CONNECT OVER 37 EMPLOYERS WITH A DIVERSE TALENT POOL, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 200 JOB SEEKERS WHO BENEFIT FROM INDUSTRY-LED WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING THOSE BY EVERSOURCE. ADDITIONALLY, AT THE HR LUNCHEON, RON MARLOW, VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ABCD, ADDRESSED 80 HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS ON SKILL- BASED HIRING PRACTICES, FURTHER ADVANCING EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN PLACING OVER 48 INDIVIDUALS IN JOBS, REINFORCING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM), CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF ITS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (WFD) PROGRAMS AND ARE OFFERED TO ALL ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS. THESE SERVICES ARE CONSIDERED AMONG THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS, WITH POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM BOTH PARTNERS AND EMPLOYERS. WHILE THE AFFILIATE HAS FACED STAFFING CHALLENGES, WHICH HAVE LED TO INCREASED REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES, ULEM REMAINS COMMITTED TO HELPING PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING AND SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. THIS APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS ULEM'S HOLISTIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, ENSURING PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD STABLE, FULFILLING CAREERS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT THE URBAN LEAGUE PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS: "ULEM-ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (ULEM) SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED ITS THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025, PROVIDING TURKEYS AND ESSENTIAL SIDE DISHES TO FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THIS ANNUAL INITIATIVE ENSURED THAT THOSE IN NEED COULD CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH DIGNITY AND A WARM MEAL. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, DONORS, AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING THE INCREDIBLE TEAM AT AVALON BAY, WE MADE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT. SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTED THROUGH TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS, WITH 25 PROVIDING A TURKEY FOR A FAMILY AND 50 COVERING A FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL. THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS HELPED ENSURE THAT NO FAMILY WENT HUNGRY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, REINFORCING THE POWER OF THE COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. "ULEM-GOOGLE TOY DRIVE THE URBAN LEAGUE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LINKS INC., BLACK GOOGLERS NETWORK, ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC., AND ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., PARTNERED TO PROVIDE TOYS TO MORE THAN 500 FAMILIES. LEVERAGING THE AMAZON REGISTRY, FRIENDS, MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE URBAN LEAGUE PURCHASED ITEMS THAT WERE DIRECTLY DELIVERED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES. THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDED FAMILIES FROM THE CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY, THE COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE LEAGUE'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT THE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT IS A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE...
DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT THE DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PROJECT IS A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROJECT'S OVW OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: "DELIVERING IN-DEPTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY "ENGAGING WITH CHURCH LEADERSHIP TO PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS. "PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER OVW FUNDED PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS MSIMBO ULEM CODING ACADEMY ULEM'S MSIMBO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS EVOLUTION AS ONE OF BOSTON'S ONLY COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING MODELS...
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS MSIMBO ULEM CODING ACADEMY ULEM'S MSIMBO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTINUED ITS EVOLUTION AS ONE OF BOSTON'S ONLY COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING MODELS INTEGRATING AI-ENHANCED WORKFORCE PREPARATION FOR ADULT LEARNERS. IN 2025, THE COHORT ENROLLED 11 PARTICIPANTS, WITH SIX ACTIVELY PROGRESSING DESPITE SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC BARRIERS AFFECTING PERSISTENCE. STUDENTS COMPLETED MORE THAN SIX PORTFOLIO PROJECTS EACH, APPLYING SKILLS IN AUTOMATION, WEB DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING SYSTEMS, DATA ANALYSIS, AND HEALTHCARE WORKFLOWS; THEY ALSO CONTRIBUTED REAL WORK TO ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DOTHOUSE HEALTH. THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED THE GOOGLE AI ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION AND TAUGHT LEARNERS TO USE MORE THAN SIX AI PLATFORMS, EARNING HIGH STUDENT SATISFACTION AND ULEM-ISSUED CREDENTIALS. HOWEVER, CHALLENGES INCLUDED THE ABSENCE OF A DEDICATED PROGRAM DIRECTOR, LIMITED EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, INSUFFICIENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND ATTRITION DRIVEN BY ECONOMIC NEED RATHER THAN ACADEMIC READINESS. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026 INCLUDE STRENGTHENING STAFFING, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, CERTIFICATION OFFERINGS, DATA TRACKING, AND ALUMNI UPSKILLING TO POSITION MSIMBO FOR SUSTAINABLE SCALE. FIRSTSTAGE LAB THE FIRST STAGE LAB EXPERIENCED PARTICULARLY STRONG MOMENTUM IN 2025, DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONAL DEMAND FOR EARLY-STAGE ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT. WITH 78 APPLICATIONS AND 54 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS THREE COHORTS, THE PROGRAM EXCEEDED CAPACITY AND BROADENED ITS REACH THROUGH HYBRID AND VIRTUAL MODELS. MORE THAN HALF OF PROGRAM GRADUATES REMAINED ENGAGED THROUGH GROWTH GROUPS-MONTHLY PEER LEARNING CIRCLES THAT HELP ENTREPRENEURS TEST IDEAS, REFINE PITCHES, SET GOALS, AND ACCESS STRUCTURED ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. THIS MODEL EFFECTIVELY EXTENDS THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT, DEEPENS ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTRIBUTES TO A GROWING ECOSYSTEM OF DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS GREATER BOSTON. CONTINUED INVESTMENT WILL ENABLE ULEM TO MEET RISING DEMAND, SCALE GROWTH GROUPS, STRENGTHEN MENTORSHIP AND INVESTOR NETWORKS, AND SOLIDIFY ITS ROLE AS A REGIONAL LEADER IN ENTREPRENEURIAL EQUITY. NUL URBAN TECH JOBS PROGRAM 2.0 URBAN TECH JOBS 2.0, DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH, CONTINUED TO PREPARE ADULT LEARNERS FOR HIGH-DEMAND TECHNICAL ROLES IN HVAC, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTRICAL TRADES. SUPPORTED BY THE COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL FOUNDATION, THE PROGRAM SERVED 37 LEARNERS-PRIMARILY RESIDENTS OF BOSTON'S LOWEST-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND PREDOMINANTLY MEN OF COLOR. THE HVAC PATHWAY OFFERED PREPARATION FOR THE EPA EXAM, R-410A CERTIFICATION, AND OSHA 10-HOUR SAFETY TRAINING. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM STRONG EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MAPC, ABCD, MASSSAVE, AGC, AND THE GOULD CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE, AS WELL AS HIGH-TRAFFIC RECRUITMENT EVENTS THAT BROUGHT MORE THAN 80 EMPLOYERS AND OVER 550 STUDENTS TOGETHER ACROSS SPRING AND FALL CAREER FAIRS. ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY SHOWCASES AND NEW CO-OP PATHWAYS FURTHER ENHANCED ACCESS TO REAL- WORLD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS REMAIN ACTIVELY ENROLLED, WITH JOB PLACEMENT DATA TO BE PROVIDED UPON PROGRAM COMPLETION. YOUTH OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPING ACHIEVERS (YODA) PROJECT READY, ULEM'S CORNERSTONE YOUTH PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6- 12, CONTINUED TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEM LEADERS THROUGH AN EQUITY-CENTERED PIPELINE THAT INTEGRATES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COLLEGE READINESS, AND WORKFORCE EXPLORATION. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED STEM PATHWAYS, INCLUDING AI, ENGINEERING, CIRCUITRY, CYBERSECURITY, DRONE ASSEMBLY, AND FAA PART 107 PREPARATION, WHILE ACHIEVING EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES: 100% OF SENIORS WERE COLLEGE-BOUND, 100% OF STUDENTS ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE, AND ALL PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED STEM PROGRAMMING. STUDENTS ALSO DEMONSTRATED STRONG CAREER READINESS: 92% REPORTED CONFIDENCE IN EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS, AND 85% COMPLETED FORMAL CAREER ASSESSMENTS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH TUFTS UNIVERSITY, ALPHA PHI ALPHA, MASSDOT, MS. JD, EMPOWER YOURSELF, AND OTHERS ENHANCED STEM WORKSHOPS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPOSURE TO AVIATION TECHNOLOGY. STRONG RECRUITMENT, HIGH RETENTION, AND ROBUST FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CONTRIBUTED TO PROGRAM STABILITY AND GROWTH. PRIORITIES FOR 2026 INCLUDE LAUNCHING A MENTOR PROGRAM, EXPANDING CULTURAL LITERACY COMPONENTS, INCREASING COLLEGE AND WORKPLACE VISITS, STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUALIZED ADVISING, AND IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING CALENDAR FOR PROJECT READY 3.0.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,623,905 | $1,855,272 | -0.1% |
| Expenses | $1,896,279 | $1,893,722 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $-272,374 | $-38,450 | +6.1% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| RAHSAAN D HALL | PRESIDENT/ C | 40.00 |
Officer
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$182,192 | $18,643 | $200,835 |
| JACQUELINE GEORGE | VP OF FINANC | 40.00 |
Officer
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$156,757 | $16,081 | $172,838 |
| WILLIAM WATKINS | DIR. WORKFOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$122,084 | $7,027 | $129,111 |
| TRACI JACKSON ANTOINE | DIR. DOMESTI | 40.00 |
Highest
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$104,034 | $13,003 | $117,037 |
| CATHERINE BURNS | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVANDRO CARVALHO | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CHAMPION | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER DULAC | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD FELIX | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE ST FLEUR | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKOLIN GACE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GAYMES | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFRELY L HIRSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY HYNES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH KRAFT | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE LINEHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHABNAM MASHMASSARMI | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA E MILLER | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI NELSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCRANTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY SHORE | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUETTA VAN ZANDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,623,905 | $1,896,279 | $1,796,014 | $-272,374 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $1,852,113 | $1,776,584 | $2,094,200 | $75,529 |
| 2022 | $1,697,498 | $1,670,319 | $2,028,293 | $27,179 |
| 2021 | $1,804,398 | $1,494,777 | $1,995,267 | $309,621 |
| 2020 | $1,519,662 | $1,349,963 | $1,576,705 | $169,699 |
| 2019 | $1,414,074 | $1,426,626 | $1,435,083 | $-12,552 |
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