Hering House merger with National Urban League, budget analysis report, 1958

Description:	A 1958 Hering House memorandum reviewing the benefits of first year of affiliation with National Urban League. 1958 Budget AnalysisHering House Community Center INC.Affiliated with National Urban League, Inc.Narrative MemorandumDuring the latter part of 1956, the Board of Directors of Hering House Community Center, Inc., voted to become affiliated with a national social work organization. The organization was the National Urban League, Inc., with headquarters in New York. This marked the first time in history of Hering House that it has the opportunity of enjoying the benefits of national affiliation. This action came as a result of careful study, deliberation, and consideration by both the Board of Directors of Hering House and the Hering House Program Study Committee. It should also be noted that prior to the decision to become affiliated, a representative from both the National Federation of Settlements and the National Urban League appeared before our Board, Study Committee, and interested community leaders.What is the National Urban League? It is an interracial social work planning agency working for Equal Economic Opportunity for all Americans. Through education, discussion, and agreement, it works to improve the conditions under which Negroes and other minority groups live. It conducts a social work program in the following areas: employment and vocational guidance, housing, industrial relations, labor, health and welfare, and research.As an affiliate of the National Urban League, Hering House has adopted a twofold program which has the following aims and objectives: 1. To conduct programs that will create a climate of human relationship in which all people will have equal opportunities in all phases of community life. Programs in such areas as housing, employment and vocational services, neighborhood development, health and welfare, and research will be sponsored. 2. To continue to sponsor small club and interest group programs that will afford leadership opportunities for people of all ages. Through the direction and leadership of staff and volunteers, there will continue to be developed opportunities for personal growth and development, leadership training, creative expression of talents, through music and dramatics, panel and group discussions, educational and recreational tours, special trips, and other community activities geared toward the development of the individual within a group setting.During our past program season, programs of this nature have been sponsored under the direction of Staff, Board, and Volunteers. Activities included small club groups, arts and crafts, music groups, special afternoon Bridge group, discussions, movies, public forum, special dances for teenagers, special trips, neighborhood groups, seasonal and holiday events. Staff served on committees of other institutions and organizations working for community betterment. Contacts were made with schools, churches, and community groups for specific purpose of interpreting program and also for panning joint activities. These contacts were also made in an effort to gain more representation of minority groups in various activities of the community. Speeches were made by Staff and Board members before other interested organizations as well as one or two spots on radio and television.
Origin:	1958
Source:	http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16827coll4/id/2054
Collection:	Civil Rights and African American History
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Subjects:	African Americans--Indiana--South Bend Clubs--Indiana--South Bend

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