Dear PCUL Community,


Welcome to Sankofa Season 2026! At Pinellas County Urban League, we believe in honoring our past while building a brighter future, and this theme aligns powerfully with where we are and where we are going.

We hope that you will join us, invest in the work, or get involved in 2026. 


Together, we rise. Together, we thrive.

Here’s what’s happening in the first quarter:


• Annual Meeting – February 6th Join us at Food Truck Friday for our Annual Meeting at 6 PM. Let’s reflect on our progress and share what’s ahead!

• 45 Days of Excellence MLK Celebrations: Continue celebrating The Power of the Dream with us following the MLK Parade. Click here to see all of the celebrations throughout the month in our community, with the 45 Days of Excellence.

• Wellness Wednesdays: Stay healthy with Wellness Wednesdays every second and fourth Wednesday in St. Pete at Enoch Davis Center and in Clearwater at Artz 4 Life Academy. Fitness, nutrition, and mental health resources for all ages!

• February Food Truck Friday Festival - Sankofa Edition: Don’t miss this cultural celebration and our Annual Meeting, featuring great food, music, and community vibes at our headquarters, Friday, February 6, at 5:30 PM

• March Food Truck Friday: Join us for Food Truck Friday, March 7, at 5:30 PM, as we celebrate Women's History Month with a special focus on honoring mothers, others, and caregivers.

Dear PCUL Family, on behalf of the Pinellas County Urban League (PCUL) Board, Staff, and myself, welcome to Sankofa Season 2026! A new day and chapter for the Pinellas County Urban League. 

Thank you for your continued support of our mission and your commitment to strengthening our community as a part of the PCUL collective. Your generosity helps us empower our community and change the lives of youth, individuals, and families across Pinellas County.

After careful consideration, PCUL will discontinue the $1,000 Lifetime Membership level effective February 2026.

First and foremost, we want to honor and express our deepest gratitude to our current Lifetime Members. 

Your support has played a meaningful role in supporting our organization and expanding our impact over the years. That commitment will always be recognized, appreciated, and will formally be memorialized at our Annual Meeting at Food Truck Friday, February 6, 2026.


The decision to sunset this membership level reflects the evolving needs of our organization. As operating expenses continue to rise, including program delivery, technology, and administrative infrastructure, it has become increasingly important for PCUL to prioritize predictable, recurring revenue streams that protect our cash flow and support long-term sustainability. This shift allows us to plan more effectively, remain responsive to community needs, and continue delivering high-quality programs and services.


As part of this strategic pivot, PCUL is expanding our monthly giving programs and developing giving circles that offer donors greater engagement, transparency, and connection to the impact of their investment. These models allow supporters to see their contributions at work in real time while helping ensure the organization’s financial health.


We warmly invite you to join our 'Empowerment Collective' as a monthly donor with a $50 monthly donation. Monthly donors are essential partners in our work, providing the consistent support needed to sustain and grow programs that uplift our community. Click here to join the Empowerment Collective of sustaining donors and friends of PCUL. 


For those considering a $1,000 Lifetime Membership, we invite you to join at this level for a limited time through Friday, February 6, 2026, by clicking the link here or the image below. After that date, the Lifetime Membership option will no longer be available.


Thank you for standing with the Pinellas County Urban League. Your partnership, past, present, and future, continues to make a lasting difference. 

We are grateful to step in faith and confidence through the power of the collective, into this next chapter with you.


With sincere appreciation,


Nikki 

Nikki Gaskin-Capehart

President and Chief Executive Officer

Pinellas County Urban League (PCUL) invites the community to join us for

The Food Truck Friday Festival on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:30 PM, at PCUL Headquarters, 333 31st Street North, St. Petersburg, FL.

This month’s special edition will kick off with our Annual Meeting, celebrating our achievements in 2025 and our continued path towards Vision 2030. 

Additionally, we are excited to welcome The Vinoy Hotel Executive Chef, Joshua Carter, who is bringing a special Food is Medicine demonstration to the event.


As always, Food Truck Friday will bring together families, partners, and neighbors for an evening of food, music, and community connection designed to promote health, wellness, and empowerment throughout Pinellas County.


Enjoy live music, community line dancing, and resource tables featuring information on disaster preparedness, recovery support, and mental and spiritual health.

Food Truck Friday is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to register in advance.

We hope to see you there and at future community events. Visit PCUL.org for our full listing.

Take a midweek break to recharge!

Join us every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at noon for an energizing session of chair yoga, meditation, and light bites for lunch. Attend in person or virtually via Teams. 

Reserve your spot today!

Join us virtually on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as the National Urban League reconvenes the Demand Diversity Roundtable, one year after its launch, to assess the landscape, elevate lessons learned, and sharpen collective accountability.

The convening will feature new, groundbreaking polling that reveals where the American public actually stands on equal opportunity, findings that challenge prevailing political narratives and carry significant implications for leaders across sectors. Together, participants will reflect on the past year, share critical insights, and chart the next phase of coordinated advocacy to defend equity, equal opportunity, and a multiracial democracy.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Enoch Davis Center and Artz 4 Life Academy  

Wellness Wednesday classes are from 6:00 - 7:30 PM and were designed to help you prioritize your well-being with:

-an energizing activity to help you work toward your health goals,

-a healthy cooking demonstration with a tasting session,

-and a quick financial empowerment session to wrap up the evening.

FREE and open to all experience levels! Children 18 and under must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

Choose the location that works best for you:

• Enoch Davis Center: 1111 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

• Artz 4 Life Academy: 1751 Kings Hwy, Clearwater, FL 33755

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Pinellas County Urban League offers programs that support individuals and families in achieving economic stability and overall well-being.

To help us connect you with the most appropriate services, all prospective participants are asked to complete a brief screening process to assess needs, eligibility, and goals.