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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Summer Programs

Register for the our upcoming summer programs! Click the program of interest below to reserve your spot today!

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Children's Defense Fund - Freedom School - June 20th - July 28th. For Grades K-8th

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Camp NKIRU - Summer Leadership Academy for Youth Entering 9th-12th Grade
July 20th - July 28th

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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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Jun
IWIC Competent Professional Authority Training
Community Health Training Center
08
Jun
IWIC Frontline Training
Community Health Training Center
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Jun
Bureau of Maternal & Child Health (BMCH) Combined 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

    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.

Project Ready Scholars Attend Royals vs. Nationals Baseball Game
During the Memorial Day weekend, we treated 16 of our Project Ready/21st Century scholars to a professional baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals! For a group of enthusiastic scholars, this long weekend turned into an unforgettable experience as they caught 2 foul balls during the game! The thrills…
May 30, 2023
Shamar catches baseball!
May 30, 2023
Workforce Summer Preview | May 24, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Content: Pinwheels for Prevention
Apr 28, 2023
2023 HBCU College Tour