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# Columbia Urban League, Inc

Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://culsc.org/news/blog/) - News & Article Page: Blog It seems we can't find what you're looking for.
- [2026 MLK Breakfast Keynote Speaker Bio](https://culsc.org/2026-mlk-breakfast-keynote-speaker-bio/) - Mr. Rick C. Wade Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Rick C. Wade is a seasoned leader with deep experience in both the public and private sectors. One of six children of the late Ellen Wade and Joe Wade, Sr., he was raised in the small textile community of Lancaster, S.C. His mother was a Nurse Assistant at Springs Memorial Hospital and
- [Teen's Racist Threats Shouldn't be Ignored, Urban League Says.](https://culsc.org/teens-racist-threats-shouldnt-be-ignored-urban-league-says/) - The Columbia Urban League questioned why it took Cardinal Newman weeks to notify parents of a threat against the school. Click here to learn more.
- [Columbia Urban League Gifted $1.5 million](https://culsc.org/columbia-urban-league-gifted-1-5-million/) - Updated: Nov 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 31, 2022 Contact James T. McLawhorn, Jr.: 803-929-1040 Juanita Dean-Bates: 803-929-1041 The Columbia Urban League today announced a gift of $1.5 million that will grow its work to empower underserved and disadvantaged communities. The gift, by philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, is the largest
- [Columbia Urban League offers career development opportunities for teens](https://culsc.org/columbia-urban-league-offers-career-development-opportunities-for-teens/) - The organization's Science Technology and Enrichment Program (STEP) pairs students with local organizations that match their career interests, helping them gain valuable employment experience. Columbia Urban League offers career development opportunities for teens
- [CULSC, a Best Practice Charity](https://culsc.org/culsc-a-best-practice-charity/) - The Columbia Urban League is proud to announce its recognition as a Best Practice Charity by the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE). Achieving the Best Practice Charity (BPC) medallion underscores CULSC's commitment to excellence in organizational management. This medallion signifies CULSC's alignment with NANOE's rigorous standards for nonprofit excellence. As a NANOE member,
- [Back to School Bash](https://culsc.org/back-to-school-bash/) - Columbia Urban League, Inc. Press Release For Immediate Release Friday, August 13, 2021 Contact: James T. McLawhorn, Jr. 803.929.1040 Back to School Bash The Columbia Urban League, Inc. will hold a drive-thru Back to School Bash on Friday, August 13, to promote students' academic achievement and positive mental health. This event will be
- [Operation Safe Haven: Opportunity Disparities Prayer Breakfast](https://culsc.org/operation-safe-haven-opportunity-disparities-prayer-breakfast/)
- [CULSC Joins Google Program to Offer Digital Skills Training for People Impacted by Incarceration](https://culsc.org/culsc-joins-google-program-to-offer-digital-skills-training-for-people-impacted-by-incarceration/) - Press Release Contact: Juanita Dean-Bates 803.929.1041 Columbia Urban League Joins Google Program to Offer Digital Skills Training for People Impacted by Incarceration In June, Google announced an initiative to help people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills through strategic partnerships and programming. Columbia, S.C. – Today, the Columbia Urban League announced it’s working
- [Rick C. Wade to speak at the 55 th Anniversary of the Columbia Urban League](https://culsc.org/rick-c-wade-to-speak-at-the-55-th-anniversary-of-the-columbia-urban-league/) - News Release For Immediate Release: November 8, 2022 Contact: James T. McLawhorn, Jr.: (803) 929-1040 Ms. Elána R. Frazier: (347) 703-0083 Media are invited to attend any part of this entire annual event. Rick C. Wade to speak at the 55 th Anniversary of the Columbia Urban League [Columbia, SC] The Columbia Urban
- [Operation Safe Haven](https://culsc.org/operation-safe-haven/) - The Columbia Urban League will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11 am at 2805 North Main Street to launch its prayer breakfast on Thursday to kick off Operation Safe Haven, an initiative to promote good decision-making among youth. The prayer breakfast, which starts at 8 am, will be held in
- [Columbia Urban League Delivers Prepared Meals to the Elderly](https://culsc.org/columbia-urban-league-delivers-prepared-meals-to-the-elderly/) - [Columbia, S.C. – December 22, 2022] The Columbia Urban League (CULSC) is committed to changing lives daily and especially through the holiday season. For 55 years, CULSC has sponsored an annual Christmas Giving program, currently referred to as the Beatrice McKnight Christmas Giving Project. CULSC will provide 150 prepared meals to underserved elderly families. Menu
- [Columbia Urban League Brightens the Holiday with Food](https://culsc.org/columbia-urban-league-brightens-the-holiday-with-food/) - [Columbia, S.C. – December 21, 2022] Collard greens, string beans, whole chickens, tuna, black eyed peas, grits, tomato soup, and fresh fruit are just some of the many food items being distributed by the Columbia Urban League (CULSC) to fight hunger during the holiday season. Since 1967, CULSC has provided Christmas food baskets and prepared
- [Coats for Kindness at Arden Elementary](https://culsc.org/coats-for-kindness-at-arden-elementary/) - On January 26, 2023, CULSC donated coats to students at Arden Elementary School. Thank you to Coats for Kindness who provided the coats and to CULSC staff members who facilitated distribution.
- [President & CEO Named 50 Most Influential 2022](https://culsc.org/president-ceo-named-50-most-influential-2022/) - Mr. James T. McLawhorn, Jr. has led the Columbia Urban League since 1979. He has received national recognition for his work in race and community relations. McLawhorn has received many awards, including South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto and the National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Race Relations Award, and he has been inducted
- [Celebrating African American high school seniors and their achievements](https://culsc.org/celebrating-african-american-high-school-seniors-and-their-achievements/) - The Columbia Urban League (CULSC) will resume its Annual Young & Gifted Awards Ceremony in person, recognizing over 1,200 African American high school seniors on Saturday, February 25, 2023. In its 37th year, the Young & Gifted Awards Ceremony will celebrate Black History Month with a tribute to young African American students from Allendale, Calhoun,
- [The Starbucks Foundation awards CULSC through their Neighborhood Grants Program](https://culsc.org/the-starbucks-foundation-awards-culsc-through-their-neighborhood-grants-program/) - The Columbia Urban League (CULSC) was awarded a $1,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation. This grant is part of the Neighborhood Grants program, a nomination-based program highlighting important work done in the community and strengthening longstanding and newly established community connections that partners nurture and build as community champions, all in service of neighborhoods. Since
- [Columbia Urban League Gifted $12,165.74 from Christian Christmas Club for Scholarships](https://culsc.org/columbia-urban-league-gifted-12165-74-from-christian-christmas-club-for-scholarships/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE James T. McLawhorn Jr., President & CEO Columbia Urban League 1400 Barnwell St. Columbia S. C. 29201 [Columbia, S.C. – May 4, 2023] James T. McLawhorn, Jr., President and CEO of the Columbia Urban League, announced a $12,165.74 gift from the Christian Christmas Club to assist with scholarships. CULSC annually awards
- [Black Philanthropy Month](https://culsc.org/black-philanthropy-month/) - The goal of Black Philanthropy Month is to inform, involve, inspire and invest in Black philanthropy to strengthen African-descent giving in all its forms. To support this goal, you can attend local or national BPM 2021 events, share on social media why you think Black philanthropy is important using #BPM2021 or celebrate Give 8/28 by
- [Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns to South Carolina](https://culsc.org/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-returns-to-south-carolina/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danielle Jones Danielle.Jones@dss.sc.gov 803-898-7248 May 1, 2021 -- The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina's small farmers. This seasonal USDA grant program allows qualifying individuals to purchase unprocessed
- [Guns Seized from Home of Teen who Posted Racist Videos, Threatened Cardinal Newman](https://culsc.org/guns-seized-from-home-of-teen-who-posted-racist-videos-threatened-cardinal-newman/) - Read article here .
- [Applications for STEP are now Open](https://culsc.org/applications-for-step-are-now-open/) - Click here to learn more and complete your application: https://www.culsc.org/step
- [Register for our Women's History Month Celebration](https://culsc.org/register-for-our-womens-history-month-celebration/) - Join us for our Women's History Month Celebration 2022 Mar 29, 2022 07:00 PM in Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcO-uqzspGtyL40JE7df3R9yQTV5O_12m
- [National Voter Registration Day Returns in 2022](https://culsc.org/national-voter-registration-day-returns-in-2022/) - Getting registered to vote is just the FIRST step in getting #VoteReady! Making a plan to vote, knowing what’s on the ballot or providing time off for your employees so they can vote is all part of what comes next to ensure everyone has their voice heard at the ballot box. Learn more here: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org
- [Urban League Talks to Midlands Students About Future Careers](https://culsc.org/urban-league-talks-to-midlands-students-about-future-careers/) - Richland One and the Urban League spoke to Midland kids about future careers. Hear all about it here.

## Pages

- [Home](https://culsc.org/) - Empowering Communities. Changing Lives Enabling African Americans and other underserved urban residents to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. Our Mission Our Goal, Vision, & Commitment Learn More Our Events Help Make Change Learn More Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate Learn More https://culsc.org/wp-content/uploads/CUL-Video.mp4 Stay in the Know Read More Subscribe to our
- [College Internship Program (CIP)](https://culsc.org/college-internship-program-cip/) - College Internship Program (CIP) 2026 Internship Applications Are Closed. “As an aspiring physician and pre-med student, this opportunity allowed me to be immersed in a clinical environment while learning medical procedures related to radiology, terminology, along with witnessing the value of patient-centered care, firsthand. I am grateful that the Columbia Urban League is bridging the gap
- [SUMMER JOBS](https://culsc.org/summer-jobs/) - Pathways to Career Opportunities (P2CO) PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS STEP 2026 Summer Jobs Applications Are Closed. Since 1984, the Columbia Urban League has offered meaningful summer work experience for youth between the ages of 14 and 17. Through hands-on learning and real-world exposure, participants explore career paths that lead to stable, well-paying jobs. P2CO is built on
- [Our Programs](https://culsc.org/our-programs/) - Programs College Internship Program (CIP) Learn More Project Ready Learn More Saving Our Children Learn More Summer JobsPathways to Career Opportunities (PCO) Learn More
- [PESP](https://culsc.org/pesp/) - Parent Education Support Program (PESP) Slide HeadingLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Click Here
- [Our Board of Directors](https://culsc.org/about-us/our-board-of-directors/) - Our Board of Directors Executive Committee John McClellanDave Solano Thelma Jones-Walker Alexis Snipe CampbellTony Grant Board Members James BennettErin CarringtonKevin DuplagaBruce Hughes Lou KennedyDr. Gregory Little Will ManningFrank MundyMartha Scott SmithMichael Strange Lee Xanthakos Levine Dash, Jr. Terrance A. Ford Franconia B. HeizerRenee JoyeWillis Langley, IIIMatthew LittlejohnPaul MitchellKelly Seabrook, Esq.Lloyd ThurmonCharles WestJulie Zivony
- [Our Scholarships](https://culsc.org/our-scholarships/) - Our Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Closed and In Review. The BlueCross BlueShield Scholarship: $5,000 Scholarship that is awarded every year to a graduating high school senior who resides in Allendale, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Richland or Sumter counties. Applicants must have been a former participant in a Columbia Urban League Program, have a
- [Our Staff](https://culsc.org/about-us/our-staff/) - Our Staff Our Staff Cynthia Baxter Executive Assistant to the President and CEO Juanita Dean-Bates Project Ready Program Director Jerry Screen pathways to Career Opportunities (PCO) Program Director Hamilton Jacobs Young Men United Program Director Jeff Lynch Saving Our Children (SOc) Program Director Marilyn Matheus College intership program Program Director Finance Department Lori Perricelli Finance
- [Annual Young & Gifted Program](https://culsc.org/annual-young-gifted-program/) - Annual Young & Gifted Program Honoring Excellence. Celebrating Legacy. Click here for the 2026 Young and Gifted Program. The Columbia Urban League proudly hosts the Young & Gifted Awards, each year during Black History Month. The event is the largest recognition of African American student achievement by a nonprofit organization in South Carolina. We celebrate the
- [Contact Us](https://culsc.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Get in Touch 1400 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC 29201​inform@culsc.org | 803-799-8150
- [Saving Our Children](https://culsc.org/our-programs/saving-our-children/) - Saving Our Children Saving Our Children, formerly known as Saving Our Sons, is a transformative program designed to help children break the cycle of juvenile justice involvement. Funded by the Department of Public Safety, SOC supports underserved boys and girls, ages 10–17, by equipping them with the tools they need to grow, lead, and thrive.
- [Annual MLK Breakfast](https://culsc.org/annual-mlk-breakfast/) - Annual MLK Breakfast 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keeping the Legacy Alive Breakfast is held on Dr. King’s holiday to celebrate his continuing legacy. The 2026 keynote speaker was Mr. Rick C. Wade, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Each year, The Breakfast gathers diverse stakeholders from a
- [Event Calendar](https://culsc.org/event-calendar/)
- [Annual Fund Campaign](https://culsc.org/annual-fund-campaign-and-equal-opportunity-day-dinner/) - Annual Fund Campaign Join us for the Columbia Urban League’s signature fundraising event. The Annual Fund Campaign is an inspiring evening that celebrates trailblazers in our community, raises critical funds for youth programs, and advances our mission of empowering underserved persons. This powerful event directly supports the Columbia Urban League’s life-changing services, from career readiness to leadership
- [About Us](https://culsc.org/about-us/) - About Us The Columbia Urban League is a multi-service, non-profit agency that promotes financial stability and racial inclusion in our community. The Columbia Urban League offers programs designed to provide economic empowerment and educational opportunities for those in need. Our Mission The Urban League Movement was founded in 1910. The National Urban League, headquartered in
- [News](https://culsc.org/news/) - News & Articles Click Here for News Updates News
- [Our History](https://culsc.org/about-us/history/) - Our History Mrs. Alice Wyche Hurley met Mr. Whitney M. Young, executive director of the National Urban League, Inc. (1961-1971), in the mid-1960s as a student at the School of Social Work at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University). Mrs. Hurley noticed that there were huge movements in neighboring cities and mentioned to Mr. Young
- [Partners](https://culsc.org/partners/) - Partners Presenting Sponsor Title Sponsors Millennium Eagle Sponsors
- [Our Leadership](https://culsc.org/about-us/our-leadership/) - Our Leadership Our President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. James T. McLawhorn, Jr. has been the president and chief executive officer of the Columbia Urban League since 1979. He is recognized nationally as a leader in race and community relations and has appeared in hundreds of articles as well as news and public affairs programs
- [Beatrice McKnight Christmas Giving Program](https://culsc.org/beatrice-mcknight-christmas-giving-program/) - Beatrice McKnight Christmas Giving Program We are all aware of the devastating impact of poverty on our youth and elderly. According to AARP, South Carolina ranks as one of the worst states in the country for senior nutrition, with a ranking of 48th for food insecurity for adults 60 and older. In addition, America’s Health
- [About the Speaker](https://culsc.org/about-the-speaker/) - About the Speaker David Beasley, a former Governor of South Carolina, recently served as the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), having been nominated by two President’s Administrations of two different parties and appointed to that role initially in 2017 by the UN Secretary-General of the United Nations and served until April 2023.
- [Project Ready](https://culsc.org/project-ready/) - Project Ready The Columbia Urban League enhances academic success and social skills development in preparing disadvantaged middle and high school students for post-secondary educational success through the Project Ready Program. Project Ready provides a holistic approach in strengthening the academic, personal and social needs of youth. The Project Ready program uses an evidence-based, best practice
- [Healthy Sleep Habits](https://culsc.org/excellence-in-education-parent-support/academic-resources/wellbeing-resources/healthy-sleep-habits/) - Healthy Sleep Habits Healthy Sleeping Habits Learn more Guilde to Teenagers and Sleep - Child Mind Institute Learn more Sleep Diary for Kids Learn more 60 Fun and Calming Activities to Make Bedtime Unbelievably Easy Learn more Playlist 2 Videos Disney Bedtime Piano Music Collection for Deep Sleep and Soothing (No Mid-roll Ads) 6:35:58 Relaxing
- [Contact Thank You](https://culsc.org/contact-thank-you/) - Thank you for reaching out to the Urban League! We appreciate your interest in our organization and the work that we do. Your message has been received and is being reviewed by our team. We strive to respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible, but please allow us up to 2 business days to

## Events

- [2026 MLK Keeping the Legacy Alive Breakfast](https://culsc.org/event/2026-mlk-keeping-the-legacy-alive-breakfast/) - The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Keeping the Legacy Alive" Breakfast is held on Dr. King’s holiday to celebrate his continuing legacy. This year, the Keynote Speaker for will be Mr. Rick C. Wade, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- [Columbia Urban League 58th Annual Fund Campaign](https://culsc.org/event/columbia-urban-league-58th-annual-fund-campaign/) - [wpdevart_countdown text_for_day="Days" text_for_hour="Hours" text_for_minut="Minutes" text_for_second="Seconds" countdown_end_type="date" font_color="#000000" hide_on_mobile="show" redirect_url="" end_date="06-11-2025 18:00" start_time="1759775772" end_time="0,1,1" action_end_time="hide" content_position="center" top_ditance="10" bottom_distance="10" ][/wpdevart_countdown] Join the Columbia Urban League on November 6th for our signature fundraising event. The Annual Fund Campaign is an inspiring evening that celebrates trailblazers in our community, raises critical funds for youth programs, and advances our mission of empowering underserved persons. The theme for our 58th Annual Fund Campaign is, “Character, Education & Workforce Development: A Pathway to Economic Well-being”

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