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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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.

financial vision board workshop
15
Dec
Financial Vision Board Workshop
Create Your Financial Dream and Live It! Presenter: Lisa Crites, Financial Coach 1st…
financial vision board workshop
05
Jan
Financial Vision Board Workshop
Create Your Financial Dream and Live It! Presenter: Lisa Crites, Financial Coach 1st…
financial vision board workshop
19
Jan
Financial Vision Board Workshop
Create Your Financial Dream and Live It! Presenter: Lisa Crites, Financial Coach 1st…
08
Dec
IWIC Frontline Training
Community Health Training Center
13
Dec
Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Combined Training
Community Health Training Center
11
Jan
New WIC 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 by providing through partnerships, programs and health screenings that work towards the elimination of health disparities and the accessing of community resources.

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  • Social Justice & Advocacy

    The Springfield Urban League works with the local community in order to empower them.  The Urban League believes that every American has an equal right and responsibility to fully participate in our democracy and civic processes, and all people have a right to justice and fairness.

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  • Emergency Assistance

    We provide programs to support and assist the community in emergency situations, including Emergency Food & Shelter programs. 

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Stories of Enlightenment

Stay up to date with our success stories and announcements.

Thanksgiving Basket Initiative | Springfield Urban League
Thanksgiving Basket Initiative | Springfield Urban League On November 22nd, 2022, we provided 250+ Thanksgiving baskets for our families involved in Springfield Urban League Workforce and Head Start/Early Head Start programs! It brings us a lot of joy providing delicious meals for you all. We hope you enjoy them to the fullest…
Nov 28, 2022
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Nov 28, 2022
College Tour | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe)
Nov 28, 2022
Private Showing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Sep 22, 2022
Tatyana Gardner | SUL's New Director of Health Initiatives