Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
We serve over 25,000 people each year.
Our life changing work in urban communities includes job training, computer literacy, economic development, health, and youth initiatives.
The Movement
Established in 1926, the Springfield Urban League Inc. is a human service corporation and direct service organization that serves over 25,000 people each year in urban communities through job training, computer literacy, economic development, health, and youth initiatives.
Upcoming Events
IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
23 October 2025
2:00 pm-9:30 pm
IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
6 November 2025
3:00 pm-10:30 pm
Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) & Navigation (BBO-N) Program
13 November 2025
3:00 pm-10:30 pm
Our Impact
The collective economic impact of the programs and operations of the National Urban League and the Urban League Movement is $1.2 billion per year. Over the past decade, the National Urban League Movement has served more than 22 million individuals in key program areas.
357
children & families served
14,833
volunteer hours
1,470
volunteers
Recent News
- Head Start and Early Head Start End-of-Year Celebration
Our Head Start and Early Head Start End-of-Year Celebration was nothing short of amazing! As we closed out a truly impactful program year, our entire team took a moment to reflect on the incredible progress, joy, and growth we witnessed in our classrooms each day. This year has been filled with positivity, meaningful experiences, and … Read more - Donuts, Dads, and a Whole Lot of Memories: Celebrating Fatherhood at Head Start
As we bring the Head Start school year to a close, we paused this week for a heartwarming celebration that reminded us just how important the role of a father truly is. With Father’s Day fast approaching, our “Donuts for Dads” event offered the perfect opportunity to honor the incredible dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father … Read more - Celebrating the Project Ready Mentor Program Class of 2025
100% Graduation Rate, 100% College Bound This week, the Springfield Urban League proudly celebrated a major milestone: the graduation of our Project Ready Mentor Program seniors—a remarkable group of students who have journeyed with us for up to four transformative years. Through this program, these scholars have done far more than excel academically. They’ve explored … Read more
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