78 YEARS HEARTBEAT COMMUNITY

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“Even though I live firmly in the present, I do think sometimes about the legacy we’ll leave behind when we are gone. That’s one good reason to build or contribute to building an institution. Most of us want to feel as if there will be something tangible that speaks to what we felt was important. The Greater Washington Urban League is a great example of an organization that makes a lasting impression that serves as a buffer for people going through difficulties in their lives. It’s good that the League is here. If it wasn’t, there would be a large hole that someone else in the community would have to fill.” “ Robert (Bob) Marshall Business Banking Manager, Wells Fargo Chair of Finance Committee 32
FINANCIALS Rental Income 6% Contributions 3% Other 5% Sponsorship 14% Government Grants 72% Employment, Education & Training 3% Entrpreneurship Center 2% General Fund & Administation 18% Special Events 4% Housing 74% 2000 - Because of its increasing clientele, the League launched a $10 million capital campaign in March of 2000 to build a new headquarters. The League’s Capital Campaign raised more than $4.3 million through its “Create a Legacy” donor wall to retire the $2.9 million mortgage on its headquarters building at 2901 14th Street NW. Located in the heart of a thriving racially and culturally diverse Columbia Heights community, this is where the League continues to serve more than 65,000 clients each year. 33
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