About the
Houston Area Urban
League (HAUL)
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
Our Movement
Established in 1910, The National Urban League (NUL) is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the NUL, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates.
Our Mission
To enable Black people and other marginalized communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
Our Vision
We envision a community where all Black people & other marginalized communities are clearly at parity with America's promise of opportunity, equality, and justice.
Our Organization
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) was organized in June 1968 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency. Affiliated with the United Way and the National Urban League, HAUL advocates for and provides social services to disadvantaged people of all races, genders, age groups, and abilities.
HAUL operates seven key programs, focused on residents in economically disadvantaged areas across Greater Houston: Education and Youth Development, Workforce and Economic Development, Workforce Training, Housing, Social Justice, Health and Wellness Initiatives, and Entrepreneurship.
Our History
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1910
The NUL is Founded
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1968
HAUL is Founded
The Houston Area Urban League was founded on June 19, 1968, by a group of business professionals. Our leaders have included: Quentin Mease, Leo Linbeck, Dan Arnold, Judson W. Robinson, Sr., Gerald Hines, C. G. Hardy, J. J. Susberry, Mrs. Clarence Higgins, Carl Walker, James Middleton, and Attorney Aloysius M. Wickliff, Sr. and the Houston Business & Professional Men's Club. -
1973
Housing Department is formed
The Housing and Social Services Department is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency that provides a multitude of housing, veteran, and distater support programs to serve our community. -
1990
Sylvia K. Brooks becomes HAUL President & CEO
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1996
Finally A Home of Our Own (Current Headquarters)
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1998
The HAUL Guild is founded
Learn More about the HAUL guild here.
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1999
HAULYP and National YP are Founded
The National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) was unveiled at the 1999 National Urban League Annual Conference in Houston, TX. Click the logo below to learn more about the respective organization.
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2008
Judson Robinson III becomes HAUL President and CEO
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2010
HAUL/EC Launches Small Business University
Small Business Development University (SBU), is a 10-week program design to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs gain the tools to operate successful enterprises. Learn more about SBU here. -
2018
HAUL celebrates 50th anniversary
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2021
The Center for Social Justice & Education goes live!
Click here to read the press release.
