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The Greenville Health Authority Awards $500,000 Gift to the McClaren Institute
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...
How We’re Serving the Health of our Communities
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...
Impact Story: McClaren Institute Mental Health Initiative
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...
Honoring Our History
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...
Celebrating Our Foundational Donors
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...