by Kate Dabbs | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
The Greenville Health Authority Awards $500,000 Gift to the McClaren Institute The Urban League of the Upstate is honored to announce a $500,000 gift from the Greenville Health Authority (GHA) to support the continued development of the McClaren Institute for Health...
by Kate Dabbs | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
How We’re Serving the Health of our Communities At Urban League of the Upstate, our community-based health and quality of life programs are designed to tackle health disparities head-on by offering accessible programs and support to meet the needs of Black and...
by Kate Dabbs | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
Impact Story: McClaren Institute Mental Health Initiative The Urban League of the Upstate launched the McClaren Institute of Health and Quality of Life Mental Health Initiative this year under the dedicated leadership of Dr. Asa Briggs, DNP, PMHNP-BC. As one of...
by Kate Dabbs | Oct 11, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
Honoring Our History We are committed to preserving and celebrating the rich history of Black communities in Greenville and looking toward the future. The McClaren Cultural and Historical Literacy Center is at the heart of this mission to offer a space to...
by Kate Dabbs | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
Celebrating our Foundational Donors We know change is a collective effort at the Urban League of the Upstate. Our mission to empower underserved communities, tackle disparities in healthcare, and open doors to education and economic opportunities is only...
by Kate Dabbs | Sep 26, 2024 | Blog, McClaren
The History and Legacy of Dr. Edward E. McClaren The Urban League of the Upstate is proud to carry Dr. Edward E. McClaren’s legacy forward. McClaren’s life’s work provided critical medical services to Black residents during an era of segregation and...