CINCINNATI - TelAve -- The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) has received a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation in support of its mission to end generational poverty through programs and services that empower individuals to build sustainable careers, launch successful businesses, accumulate wealth, and emerge as influential leaders.

Truist Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Truist Financial Corporation and is dedicated to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Its funding priorities focus on creating career pathways to economic mobility and supporting small business growth to help ensure that all communities have the opportunity to thrive.

"The Urban League was a natural partner for us to support as we seek out nonprofit organizations aligned with Truist's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities," said Billy Santos, Truist market president. "Their commitment to uplifting individuals and families through economic empowerment will help drive impact across the region."

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Urban League programs provide workforce development, entrepreneurial support at every level, leadership training, and comprehensive financial empowerment, including homeownership preparation, credit improvement, investing, and long-term wealth-building and reentry services.

"At the Urban League, our mission is to end generational poverty by equipping individuals with the tools to build meaningful careers, launch successful businesses, and grow lasting wealth," said Christie Kuhns, Esq., President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. "This generous contribution from the Truist Foundation helps expand our impact. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and shared commitment to economic mobility and opportunity."

About the Urban League

The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio is on a mission to end generational poverty through advocacy and by empowering individuals to establish careers, become entrepreneurs, build wealth, and develop as leaders. Learn more at https://www.ulgso.org/.

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About the Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the Foundation's leading initiatives – the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation.