The 2026 G.B. Winston Scholarship IS NOW OPEN!  Are you ready to take the next step toward your future? The Springfield Urban League’s 2026 G.B. Winston Scholarship is now accepting … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

The Springfield Urban League’s Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) Home-Based programs marked the end of a successful program year with a celebration filled with joy, laughter, and … Read more

The Springfield Urban League is proud to announce that its Head Start program has officially been awarded the Silver Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois—a prestigious recognition that highlights our … Read more

The Springfield Urban League’s Head Start students were recently treated to a vibrant and unforgettable cultural experience—a live performance of “The Hare’s Revenge”, an African folktale brought to life through … Read more

The Springfield Urban League is excited to invite the community to Community Resource Day on Saturday, June 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM—a free, family-friendly event focused on opportunity, … Read more

Smile Check! Springfield Urban League’s Head Start Children Receive Free Dental Screenings Today, bright smiles lit up the Springfield Urban League’s Head Start Program as children received free, on-site dental … Read more