Urban League of Essex County

Overview

Developed a mission-focused WordPress website for the Urban League of Essex County (ULEC), designed to showcase their impactful programs, increase community engagement, and streamline donations. The site reflects ULEC's commitment to economic empowerment, education, and advocacy with a user-friendly and responsive design.

Key Features

- 🌍 Program Showcases – Dedicated pages highlighting ULEC initiatives in education, housing, and workforce development - 📅 Events Calendar – Centralized event listings with details, registration, and RSVP options - 💳 Donation Integration – Secure giving system with one-time and recurring donation options - 📝 Membership & Volunteer Forms – Easy intake flows for new members and volunteers - 📱 Responsive & Accessible – Mobile-first design built for all screen sizes and accessibility standards - 🔐 Secure & Reliable – Hardened WordPress environment with strong user role management

Technical Implementation

- WordPress + Elementor – Flexible CMS for easy updates by non-technical staff - ACF Modules – Structured content blocks for programs, impact stats, and CTAs - Events System – The Events Calendar for ongoing workshops, fundraisers, and community events - Donations – Integrated with secure payment processors to track contributions - Membership Management – Forms connected to CRM/email marketing tools for automated workflows - Analytics & SEO – GA4, Microsoft Clarity, schema setup, and on-page optimizations - Performance Optimizations – CDN, caching, and media compression for fast load times

Impact

- Expanded awareness of programs and services in Essex County - Simplified donation and membership processes to grow support - Improved communication with stakeholders, volunteers, and community members - Professionalized online presence to match the scale of ULEC's impact

👉 Visit the live site and see how ULEC empowers communities in Essex County!