The Movement

Established in 1926, the Springfield Urban League Inc. is a human service corporation and direct service organization that serves over 9,000 people each year in urban communities through job training, computer literacy, economic development, health, and youth initiatives.

Who we Are
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2025 G.B. Winston Scholarship Application | Deadline March 31st

Invest in Your Future – Earn Up to $1,000 in Scholarship Funds!

Are you a first-time graduating high school senior or a current college student with aspirations of higher education? The G.B. Winston Scholarship is here to support your academic journey. This scholarship provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service.

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Must be a graduating high school senior or current college student residing in Springfield or Sangamon County.
✔ Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a non-weighted 4.0 scale.
✔ Plan to enroll or currently attend an accredited community college or four-year college/university as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year.
✔ Exhibit leadership skills and active involvement in community service.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Click Here to Apply

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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.

Upcoming Events

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

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May
Managing College Costs
Managing college costs can be challenging due to the complex financial decisions involved…
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Feb
Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Combined Training
Community Health Training Center
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Mar
Introduction to Medically Prescribed Formula Training
Community Health Training Center
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Mar
Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Coordinator Training
Community Health Training Center
  • Education & School Age Youth

    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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  • Education & Pre-School Age

    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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  • Workforce Development & Training

    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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  • Health Initiatives

    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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  • Social Justice & Advocacy

    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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  • Emergency Assistance

    ***The Springfield Urban League is no longer accepting applications for Emergency Assistance at this time.

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Stories of Enlightenment

Stay up to date with our success stories and announcements.

Springfield Urban League Wins Big at Illinois Times “Best of Springfield” Awards
We are honored and humbled to announce that the Springfield Urban League has been awarded three 1st Place Awards in this year’s Illinois Times Best of Springfield awards! 🏆 Here are the categories in which we were recognized:🥇 Best Day Care Center – Springfield Urban League | Head Start/Early Head Start Program🥇 Best Kids' Events/Day…
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URBAN LEAGUE APPLAUDS THE DESIGNATION OF THE 1908 SPRINGFIELD RACE RIOT SITE AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT
Springfield Urban League Announces the Launch of the Freedom Project in Collaboration with National Park Service
Springfield Urban League Designated as Official "Cultural District"