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Driving Economic Prosperity in the African America Community

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Charting a Path Forward

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan lays out our vision and commitments to achieving economic parity, strengthening community networks, and building a sustainable future. Join us as we work toward lasting impact across the region.

2024-2028 Strategic Plan

At the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, our 2024–2028 Strategic Plan reflects a bold commitment to advancing economic equity, expanding community partnerships, and building a resilient future.

Grounded in our vision of a Pittsburgh region where African Americans thrive, this framework aligns every initiative with measurable goals and collective impact. We invite you to join us in the work of moving from aspiration to action—because lasting change happens when we move forward together.

Our North Star

is an equitable Pittsburgh region where African Americans have income parity and full participation, where African Americans are thriving economically, socially, and politically across the region.

Vision

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh envisions a future where African Americans in the Greater Pittsburgh region are thriving.

Mission

The Mission of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is to enable African Americans and other underserved communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power, and civil rights.

Values

Excellence
Service
Inclusion
Empowerment

Strategic Plan Overview

Our strategic plan aims to drive economic prosperity in the African American community through targeted business development, corporate partnerships, and wealth-building initiatives. We seek to enhance livability by improving access to housing, employment opportunities, and essential community services. By engaging corporate, government, and community leaders, we will collaboratively identify and implement solutions that uplift our community. Additionally, we will mobilize coalitions to advocate for policy reforms and systemic changes that promote equity and justice for all. We achieve this by seeking:

Goal #1 – Economic Prosperity

  • Become the preeminent voice on achieving economic parity for the Black community.
  • Refocus key programs for maximum community impact.
  • Pursue homeownership, access to family-sustaining wages, entrepreneurship, and supportive services that increase economic mobility.

Goal #2 – An Activated Network

  • Formalize an annual advocacy and legislative agenda that identifies issues to lead, partner, and follow.
  • Activate the corporate community as a partner in building a region livable for all.
  • Harness the legacy of the Urban League as a connector and movement builder across generations.

Goal # 3 – A Sustainable Organization

  • Increase sustainable revenue sources.
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels.
  • Modernize and simplify the organization’s systems, processes, and tools.

Read the Full Plan!

Together, these initiatives will help us create lasting change and uplift our community. Download the PDF now.

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