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For 80 Years,
We Built the Ladder.
EST. 1964 — MORRIS COUNTY, NJ

For more than 80 years, the Urban League of Morris County has advanced economic justice — building skills, protecting families, and creating pathways to opportunity for communities across New Jersey.

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Open to all Morris County residents. Certifications included with $75/year membership.

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Invest in 80
More Years.

The ASCEND Campaign: $2.5M to make ULMC self-sustaining. Founding partners sought now.

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80 YEARS OF PROVEN IMPACT

Earned Trust.
Measured Results.

1,400+

Families Served Annually

9X

Average Increase in Wages, Advancing Social Mobility

80 Years

of Service to the Morris County Community

160+

Successfully Completed Job Training Program Graduates

01 /

Future Economies
& Innovation

AI literacy, green trades, and entrepreneurship — building the skills and ownership pathways for a new economy.

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02 /

Educational Excellence

A cradle-to-career pipeline advancing students from early literacy through apprenticeships, internships, higher education exploration, and professional mentorship.

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Civic & Community Vitality

Advancing voting rights, health equity, and social justice through high-trust partnerships with faith and civic institutions across Morris County and across the State of New Jersey.

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THE MOMENT WE'RE IN

A Changing Economy
Demands New Pathways.

Artificial intelligence, automation, and rapid technological change are redefining how we work, learn, and earn. Without preparation, these shifts widen inequality.

With the right infrastructure — and a trusted institution to deliver it — they expand opportunity for everyone in our community.

ULMC is evolving from a crisis-response organization into a launchpad that equips people to adapt and lead in the future economy. Our 80 years of trust is the infrastructure others cannot replicate.

This is not a departure from our legacy. It is its fulfillment.

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THE ASCEND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN — $2.5M GOAL

From Safety Net
to Launchpad.

ULMC's ASCEND strategy transforms an 80-year legacy institution into a self-sustaining social enterprise — one designed to create durable economic mobility in Morris County and beyond.

Pillar I — Stability

The Permanence Fund

$1.5 Million

Secures ULMC's mission in perpetuity. Eliminates dependence on volatile, reimbursement-heavy grants. Ensures the beacon never dims — and that 100% of future donations go directly to programs and people.

Pillar II — Growth

The Future Works Innovation Fund

$1.0 Million

Provides the capital to launch self-sustaining, revenue-generating certification programs in AI, Green Trades & Energy Sector, and Entrepreneurship — targeting $50K–$100K in annual earned revenue.

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ULMC is entering its next era — rooted in legacy, guided by discipline, and open to those ready to build the future of work and justice together. The infrastructure of opportunity starts here.

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