named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Project Ready Let’s Surge
Youth development program for ages 5–25 focusing on STEAM, robotics, financial literacy, mental health awareness, and career readiness through age-appropriate, hands-on learning.
Small Business & Entrepreneur Support
Provides MWBE certification assistance, funding and grant support, business training, mentorship, and networking opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses.
Urban League of Long Island Young Professionals (ULoLI YP)
Networking and leadership group for adults ages 18–40 offering professional development, community service, and civic engagement opportunities.
Workforce Development
Free training programs in IT, healthcare, construction, and skilled trades, including job readiness coaching, certifications, apprenticeships, and job placement assistance.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 2 activities
- Small Business and Entrepreneur Support ServicesSupports Black-owned and minority small businesses through MWBE certification assistance, business development training, funding resource identification, grant application support, legal and financial guidance, digital transformation strategy, and networking opportunities including trade shows and pitch competitions.
- Workforce and Supplier Diversity Capacity BuildingBuilds capacity for minority- and women-owned businesses by onboarding them into multimillion-dollar contracts with public agencies like the MTA and delivering innovative solutions to expand economic opportunity through supplier diversity initiatives.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic Engagement and Social Justice AdvocacyConducts advocacy campaigns and civic engagement initiatives focused on voting rights, political participation, workplace diversity, housing equality, and broader social justice issues.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Housing Assistance and Homeownership ProgramsProvides housing support services including first-time homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention counseling, mortgage and loan modification assistance, financial literacy training, estate planning guidance, and resources on property taxes and homeownership maintenance to help individuals and families achieve stable, affordable housing.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Mental Health and Wellness ServicesConnects individuals to mental health counseling, trauma-informed support, community wellness programs, and peer mentoring; integrates mental health awareness into youth and workforce development programming.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Organizational Revitalization and Leadership DevelopmentLeads internal organizational revitalization efforts to strengthen service delivery, empowerment, and equity through improved structure, accountability, and leadership.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce Development and Job Training ProgramsProvides free workforce development programs that equip individuals with skills and certifications for high-demand careers in IT, healthcare, construction, and skilled trades; includes technical and vocational training, apprenticeships, internships, job readiness coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, and job placement assistance.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Young Professionals ProgramOperates a young professionals program for individuals aged 18 to 40 that includes professional development workshops, networking events with industry leaders, volunteer projects, and community service initiatives focused on economic empowerment and social justice.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Development and Mentorship ProgramsOffers comprehensive youth development programs for individuals aged 5 to 25, including mentorship, college readiness, GED classes, leadership training, STEAM and robotics education, financial literacy, mental health awareness, and academic competitions; includes Project Ready Let’s Surge and pre-college planning services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$109K45%
Program service revenue$114K47%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$340K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$165K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$261K
Net assets$-217K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA SANDERS | President CEO | 40 | $128K |
board members · 6
- CADMAN WILLIAMS — Board Member
- CARLA E SIMPSON — Board Member
- GRETTA DIANE MYERS — Board Member
- KEVIN PETERMAN — Board Member
- SU CHEN — Board Member
- THERETHA REE GILBERT — Board Member
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Long Island Partner — Shared leadership and aligned missions in community service, with overlapping focus on humanitarian relief and long-term empowerment.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Network — Terri is a proud lifetime member, continuing a legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
- Hofstra University Partner — Terri held a senior program management position, building bridges between the university and underrepresented communities.
- MTA Partner — Partnered to onboard MWBEs and SDVOBs into multimillion-dollar contracts.
- National Grid Partner — Collaborated on the Grid Collective program to expand workforce opportunity and equity.
- National Urban League Network — Urban League of Long Island is an affiliate of the National Urban League, a national civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
- National Urban League Young Professionals Network — ULoLI YP is affiliated with the National Urban League Young Professionals, connecting members to a national network of over 10,000 young leaders.
- National Urban League Youth Programs Network — Part of a national network of youth programs under the National Urban League.
- Project Ready Let’s Surge Partner — Youth program focused on academic, emotional, and leadership development, operated by Urban League of Long Island Inc.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Primary funder of the Workforce Development and Economic Equity Program
- U.S. Tennis Association Partner — Terri held a senior program management position, building bridges between the organization and underrepresented communities.
- Urban League of Long Island Partner — Organization offering sponsorship opportunities to businesses and donors.
- Urban League of Long Island Corporate Partners Partner — Corporate partners that provide financial and in-kind support to the Urban League of Long Island.
- Urban League of the United States Network — Part of a national network of Urban Leagues working collectively to empower communities.
- legal advisors Partner — Connects individuals with legal professionals for estate planning, wills, trusts, and property transfer matters.
- realtors Partner — Connects clients with realtors to support homebuying and property transactions.
- trusted lenders Partner — Collaborates with trusted lenders to connect homebuyers and homeowners with financing and mortgage assistance.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Crisis Response + Systemic Investment Dual Strategymethodology: holistic-community-strength-through-crisis-response-and-systemic-investmentCommunity strength emerges from combining immediate humanitarian response with long-term systemic investment because short-term relief alone cannot produce self-reliance without structural change.
- Holistic Multi-Sector Intervention Modelmethodology: economic-empowerment-through-multi-sector-interventionBy integrating services across education, workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, long-term economic empowerment is achieved because interconnected social challenges require coordinated systemic solutions.
- Invest-in-People Theory of Changemethodology: invest-in-peopleBy investing in individuals through expanded access and equity, community transformation and generational change result because empowered individuals drive broader social and economic uplift.
- Whole-Family, Cradle-to-Career Approachmethodology: whole_family_cradle_to_careerBy serving all members of a household across life stages—from youth to adults—collective advancement is achieved because family-wide support breaks intergenerational cycles of inequity and compounds impact over time.