The Northern Virginia Urban League ( NOVAUL ) is a non-profit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, and social service organization. Established in 1910, the Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest communitybased movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.