Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Employment
Location
4510 S. Michigan AveChicago, IL 60653 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Metropolitan Board is a Chicago Urban League auxiliary of young professionals committed to promoting and supporting the ideas and goals of the Urban League movement throughout Chicago through community outreach, fundraising and membership development.
Description
The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League ("MetroBoard"), a premier young professional organization in the Chicago-land area, was founded in 1983 by James Compton and John Rogers. An award winning and model chapter, Metroboard is the oldest National Urban League Young Professional chapter in the country.The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League ("MetroBoard"), a premier young professional organization in the Chicago-land area, was founded in 1983 by James Compton and John Rogers. An award winning and model chapter, Metroboard is the oldest National Urban League Young Professional chapter in the country.