A community‐based organization that works to empower Black and urban communities through economic, educational and social progress with programs, classes and services. Their many programs include:
- Career Services: Provides comprehensive support for job seekers, including workforce readiness training for ages 14-19 and individual coaching for all ages.
- Re-Entry HUB: Reentry support and workforce development for individuals with prior justice system involvement.
- Minority Business Assistance Center: Empowering small and minority businesses through access to capital, technical and professional assistance. These services are available in 18 Ohio counties.
(614) 266-0897
- I Am My Brother’s Keeper: Mentorship program for young men of color in middle and high school throughout the school year and summer. The program offers safe and healthy ways to have fun while building career, artistic, academic, professional, and physical strengths. Participants may be placed with internships, hands-on learning experiences, drug, alcohol and violence prevention activities depending on their individual needs. Participants must be ages 9-15 whose families meet income eligibility. Call for enrollment.
- Homebuyer Education: Educates families on how to budget, save, and improve credit to qualify for home loans.
- Housing Accelerator: Eligible participants receive financial assistance for housing deposit, financial coaching to increase credit scores, and increased access to job opportunities.
- My Brother’s Closet: Provides a free suit and professional coaching for income-eligible men. Call to make an appointment.
- STEP: An 8-week intervention program for families with children 11-17 years old on the cusp of entering the justice system.
- Young Engineer’s Society: Afterschool and summer STEAM program for ages 10-14
3443 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(380) 239-1474
- Find all programs by category here: www.cul.org/our-initiatives/#all-initiatives
788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 257-6300
cul.org
