A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TUCSON URBAN LEAGUE

The Tucson Urban League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was founded in 1971 in response to a significantly high unemployment rate among minorities in Tucson. A committee of businessmen from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, led by Henry Quinto, organized this affiliate and for 35 years the Tucson Urban League has been a moving force in creating change for minorities.

Located in the Empowerment Zone, the League provides great opportunities to reinvest in Tucson. The Empowerment Zone is a mixture of tax, financing and work training incentives that are designed to revitalize our inner city. Federal tax incentives are now available to support local businesses and encourage the hiring of Zone residents. The federal tax incentives benefit businesses by improving the bottom line and benefit individuals by increasing job opportunities and income.

MISSION STATEMENT

TO ASSIST IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY

WE IMPLEMENT OUR MISSION THROUGH:

ADVOCACY

Regarding public policy that affect our communities.

RACE RELATIONS

To build bridges of understanding in an integrated and pluralistic society.

PROGRAM SERVICES

With an emphasis on addressing the whole situation of an individual and/or family.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

That helps assist and empower neighborhoods and communities in carrying out their roles and responsibilities.

AFFILIATION WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

That increases public awareness and understanding of the conditions of our constituency and supports our advocacy and program initiatives.

TUCSON URBAN LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairman

Ron O. Reid

Vice Chairman

Alonzo Williams

Treasurer

Ron Reid

Secretary

Gloria Garcia

Members

Robert Brauer

Debe Campos-Fleenor

Marisa Bernal Cox

Michael Dunne

Larry Hogan, Jr

Danny Knee

Yvonne D. Lee

Lucian V. Moga

Renae Moomjian

C. Mary Okoye

Alonzo Williams

President and CEO

Jonathan Peck

SPECIAL THANKS TO FORMER BOARD MEMBERS

Brent Chrite

Michael Hawkins

Gail Hughley

Rebecca Mantano

Robert L. Morris, Jr

Matt Muehlebach

Roger Vogel