GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC
2901 14TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 www.gwul.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE (GWUL OR THE LEAGUE) IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT OF HISTORICALLY VULNERABLE AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS. FOR 80 YEARS, THE LEAGUE HAS STOOD ON SOCIETYS FRONTLINES AS WELL AS IN THE TRENCHES SERVING AS A SAFETY NET AND FACILITATOR OF OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND. AS ONE OF THE DISTRICTS OLDEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE LEAGUE CONTINUES TO CARVE A DISTINCTIVE PATH TOWARDS JUSTICE AND FAIR PLAY BY PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST AND CATERING TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. SINCE 1938, GWUL HAS GUIDED INDIVIDUALS ON THE ROAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY, IMPACTING OVER THREE MILLION LIVES. THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS A 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND ONE OF OVER 90 AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE.

THE LEAGUE IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT OF HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED AND EXCLUDED BLACK AND OTHER POPULATIONS OF COLOR. THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE ENVISIONS A DC METRO AREA WHERE BLACKS AND OTHER SYSTEMICALLY DISENFRANCHISED POPULATIONS ARE THRIVING UNIMPEDED AND UNHARMED BY BIGOTRY AND STRUCTURAL RACISM. GWUL WORKS TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AS A MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE EQUALITY WHILE ALSO DRIVING THE ACCELERATION OF ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, POLITICAL PARITY AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. TOGETHER, OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONSTHE GUILD AND THURSDAY NETWORK PROVIDE LIFE AND CAREER NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. WE ENABLE PEOPLE TO LEAD THEIR LIVES WITH COMPETENCE, DIGNITY, AND PURPOSE WHILE PROVIDING THEM THE TOOLS TO TRANSCEND TRAUMA, NAVIGATE BARRIERS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH FACILITATING PEOPLES JOURNEY ALONG A CONTINUUM OF WEALTH AND WELLNESS THE LEAGUE EMPOWERS COMM

HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS A LEAD ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE DISTRICT'S HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING HPAP, EAHP AND NEAHP WHICH PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN BRINGING TOGETHER THOSE IN SEARCH OF A HOME AND THEIR NEW ABODES. HPAP ENABLES LOWER-AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS CAN RECEIVE UP TO 104,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES, CONDOMINIUMS, AND COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE AND/OR CLOSING COSTS. THIS ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE IS IN THE FORM OF 0% INTEREST DEFERRED LOAN. LOAN AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BY A COMBINATION OF FACTORS, INCLUDING INCOME, HOUSEHOLD SIZE, AND THE NUMBER OF ASSETS THAT AN APPLICANT CAN COMMIT TOWARD THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A HOME. IN FISCAL 2019, GWUL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DHCD ASSISTED 247 FAMILIES IN PURCHASING HOMES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.

WEATHERIZATION THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS AN ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE DISTRICT'S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT'S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM DECREASES THE HOUSING COST BURDEN ON LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, INCREASES HOME SAFETY AND IMPROVES UPON THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS WEATHERIZATION SERVICES INCLUDING SUCH RENOVATIONS AS ATTIC SEALING AND INSULATION, WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENTS, APPLIANCE UPGRADES AND HVAC SYSTEMS REPAIRS. SUCH SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 GWUL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOEE ASSISTED 38 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS IN DECREASING HOUSING COSTS AND BECOMING ENERGY EFFICIENT THROUGH THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.

EMERGENCY SERVICES GWUL PROVIDES A SUITE OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE LEAGUE HAS BEEN A LONG STANDING SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDING SHORT TERM CRISES INTERVENTION. THESE PROGRAMS COVER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR RENTAL ARREARS, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, AND DISRUPTION OF WATER, GAS AND ELECTRICITY SERVICE. OUR COMMUNITY IS STILL DEALING WITH THE PROLONGED EFFECTS OF AN ECONOMIC CRISIS THAT IS FORCING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN BASIC NEEDS AND PAYING THEIR UTILITIES. OUR SERVICES ARE FREE AND WE GLADLY PARTNER WITH PEPCO AND WASA TO ASSIST CLIENTS UNABLE TO PAY THEIR WATER, ELECTRICITY OR OTHER UTILITIES. THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE SECTOR OF THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,400 CLIENTS. THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP) HELPS LOW INCOME DISTRICT RESIDENTS GET CAUGHT UP ON THEIR RENT AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. APPLICANTS CAN GET UP TO 6,000 IN AID TO PAY OVERDUE RENT. AS MUCH AS 900 CAN BE OBTAINED FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT AND FIRST MONTHS RENT. IN FISCAL 2019 THE LEAGUE HELPED 270 RESIDENTS THROUGH THE ERAP PROGRAM. THE RAPID EXIT PROGRAM DIVERTS DISTRICT RESIDENTS WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM OR FACING HOMELESSNESS FROM DC SHELTERS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE USED FOR FIRST MONTHS RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, HOST HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES, AND RELOCATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 THE RAPID EXIT PROGRAM HELPED PREVENT OR CURTAIL HOMELESSNESS FOR 113 RESIDENTS.

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