The Movement

Established in 1926, the Springfield Urban League Inc. is a longstanding city-focused organization that supports over 23,000 individuals each year in local neighborhoods through skill-building programs, digital education, economic development efforts, wellness resources, and youth-focused services.

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REGISTER FOR OUR COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER!

Join the Springfield Urban League for the Empower[HER] Community Baby Shower.
Come connect with other parents-to-be, enjoy free food, complimentary gifts, and engaging sessions on maternal and child health. You’ll have the chance to learn, laugh, and share your story in a space filled with love, support, and encouragement.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, this event is all about honoring your journey into parenthood.YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE EVENT

Link to Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FALLSHOWER

📅 Saturday, November 8th | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Fresh Visions Community Church | 1551 J. David Parkway, Springfield, IL

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Our Impact

The total annual economic reach of the National Urban League and its network is $1.2 billion. Over the past ten years, the National Urban League network has positively affected more than 22 million people across its core areas of focus.

Upcoming Events

See all our the upcoming events below or view our Community Health Training Center events.

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Dec
IDHS MCH - Nurse Navigators
Community Health Training Center
04
Dec
Using VENA to Guide WIC Services
Community Health Training Center
16
Dec
Breast & Cervical Cancer Cornerstone
Community Health Training Center
  • Empowered through education and pre-school programs with the support of partners and using pre-school educational programming, this Division prepares students for academic success by providing various learning initiatives.

     

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  • Empowered through education and pre-school programs with the support of partners and using pre-school educational programming, this Division prepares students for academic success by providing various learning initiatives.

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  • Empowered through Economic and Workforce Development, this division assists in the eradication of poverty and helps families overcome financial hurdles and obtain financial stability, gain employment and build sustainable careers and provide other services that support success.

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  • Empowered through Health and Wellness, this division recognizes the importance a healthier lifestyle has on an individual's overall well-being.

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  • Your Voice, Your Power, Our Democracy

    Voting rights are fundamental to our quality of life and democracy! Restrictive voting laws limit your rights, quiet your voice, and suppress your vote. Let’s work together to push back against the coordinated effort to undermine your access to power, self-determination, and community representation.

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  • ***The Springfield Urban League is no longer accepting applications for Emergency Assistance at this time.*** 
    If you’ve submitted a completed application and would like to know the status of your application, please contact us at 217-789-0830 Ext. 1136.

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Stories of Enlightenment

Stay up to date with our success stories and announcements.

The Springfield Urban League is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized in the 2025 Illinois Times “Best of Springfield” Awards. This year, the organization received two first-place honors: Best Local Non-Profit and Best Day Care Center for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These awards are a reflection…