Historical Highlights

Founded in 1976, the Pinellas County Urban League, Inc. (PCUL), is the premier social service and civil rights organization in Pinellas County.

We are one of the National Urban League's network of nonprofit, community-based affiliates located throughout the United States. The PCUL has a proud and impressive history.

Historical Highlights

Feb 2011		In 2011 funding was received to weatherize multi-family apartment buildings under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  PCUL selected Rainbow Village, located in Largo, Florida (HUD property) to weatherize 200 units.  A Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) supplemental grant was received in 2011 which will be used to fund “materials, benefits, and renewable domestic energy technologies” not currently covered by the Weatherization program.
Jan 2008		In 2008, the PCUL received a two-year Health Education Awareness grant from Baxter Foundation.  Other grants awarded to the PCUL in 2008 were the 50-50-50 Youth Challenge (Community-Based), Tampa Bay Rays Foundation, Progress Energy (Weatherization Incentive) and the City of St. Petersburg (Weed & Seed).
Sep 2002		Secured a contract from the Florida Attorney General’s Office to operate a “Preventing First Time Offenders From Becoming Second Time Offenders” Program.
Oct 2001		Paid off the mortgage on the Pinellas County Urban League’s Corporate Headquarters at 333–31st Street North, in St. Petersburg.
Nov 1999		Entered partnership in the Federal Employment & Training Program, now known as WorkNet Pinellas.
Oct 1999		Acquired Rainbow Village unit in Largo as PCUL’s North County Office location.
Aug 1999		Secured a contract from the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, to expand weatherization assistance services to three south Florida counties (Palm Beach, Martin, & St. Lucie), as well as Pinellas.
Jul 1999		Secured an additional $1 million in funding for Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Program.
Jul 1994		Secured legislative appropriation to operate a Statewide Juvenile Justice (Youth) Crime Prevention and Intervention Program.
Aug 1992		Opened satellite office in St. Petersburg to house the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
May 1989		Purchased permanent corporate headquarters at 333–31st Street North, St. Petersburg.
Jul 1985		Jul 1985 Funding acquired from Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
Jun 1985		Jun 1985 Received Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) Funding.
Feb 1981		Became member agency of The United Way of Pinellas County.
Nov 1978		Received National Urban League Affiliation.
May 1977		Mr. James O. Simmons hired as the League’s first President & CEO.
Mar 1977		PCUL's first public service program (pre-employment orientation) funded by CETA.
Apr 1976		Apr 1976 Established as a non-profit corporation under Florida law.
Feb 1976		Approved as a National Urban League sponsoring committee.