BECOME A MEMBER

Join the Movement. Invest in Opportunity. Lead with Purpose.

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to connect with our mission through membership, leadership engagement, and community investment. When you join ULGC, you become part of a national movement committed to advancing economic opportunity, equity, and justice.

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Why Membership Matters

ULGC membership strengthens our ability to deliver workforce programs, youth development initiatives, economic mobility services, and research-driven advocacy such as the State of Black Chattanooga. Members receive access to engagement opportunities, national networks, and exclusive communications that connect them directly to the work.

Membership is more than affiliation, it is an investment in measurable impact across our region.

  • The President’s Circle brings together high-level individual philanthropic leaders committed to advancing equity and strengthening the Chattanooga community. Members at this level make a direct investment in the long-term sustainability and impact of ULGC.

    This level represents leadership investment in equity and long-term community transformation.

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  • Join as an individual member and demonstrate your commitment to advancing opportunity in Chattanooga.

    Benefits Include:

    • Urban League Greater Chattanooga Lapel Pin

    • Membership recognition

    • Monthly e-newsletter with updates on programs and initiatives

    • Invitations to public ULGC events

    • Access to the ULGC Annual Report

    • Access to the National Urban League’s annual State of Black America report

    • Access to the National Member Network

  • Designed for small businesses and community organizations seeking alignment with ULGC’s mission and public visibility.

    Benefits Include:

    • Membership listing

    • Logo listed on the ULGC website

    • Invitations to public ULGC events

    • Early notification of major ULGC events and initiatives

    • Access to volunteer opportunities

    • Access to the ULGC Annual Report

    • Access to the National Urban League’s annual State of Black America report

    • Access to the National Member Network

AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Auxiliary memberships provide targeted engagement opportunities for individuals aligned by interest, age, or professional stage.

  • The heart and soul of the Urban League movement, the Guild consists of men and women over 40 serving as the official volunteer auxiliary of ULGC. Guild members educate the community about Urban League programs while actively engaging in service and philanthropy.

    Benefits Include:

    • ULGC Guild Lapel Pin

    • Guild-specific programming

    • Networking and volunteer opportunities

    • Invitations to Guild meetings and events

    • Opportunities to support affiliate initiatives directly

  • Designed for emerging professionals committed to leadership, service, and civic engagement.

    Benefits Include:

    • Access to ULGCYP events, mixers, and professional development workshops

    • Exclusive member networking opportunities

    • Leadership and volunteer roles within ULGCYP

    • Opportunities to earn community service hours

    • Project management and leadership experience

    • Access to National Member Network

    • Access to ULGC podcast

    • Chattanooga partner coupon book

  • For undergraduate students currently enrolled at a college or university.

    Benefits Include:

    • Access to ULGCYP events and mixers

    • Professional development workshops

    • Exclusive YP member networking opportunities

    • Leadership and volunteer engagement within ULGCYP