Empowering Communities.
Changing Lives.
We provide free economic, educational, and social assistance to everyone in Summit County who needs it.
Akron Urban League Urges Commission to Keep Summit County Whole
Urban League Joins Akron in Celebrating 2025 All-America City Award
New Programs for Youth including Fishing, Chess, and Teen Night!
Budget Resolution
2025 SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP
County officials encourage shopping local for Small Business Saturday
The Akron Urban League Scholars Academy is now accepting applications for scholarships! New Deadline: March 7, 2025
2024 "Champions of Change" Annual Gala Photos
MARC MORIAL – ECONOMIC OUTLOOK – OCTOBER, 2024
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PRESIDENT MARC MORIAL APPLAUDS 0.5% CUT TO INTEREST RATES
Save the Date for the Akron Urban League’s Annual Gala:
Champions of Change
Friday, October XX, 2025 at the John S. Knight Center
Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and unity as the Akron Urban League proudly presents its Annual Gala: Champions of Change.
Our Programs
We will be your bridge to a better tomorrow. Our programs are designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build powerful communities.
Anti-Recidivism
Access support that helps the justice-impacted through emotional intelligence training, workforce development, and expungement and other barrier removals.
Education & Youth
Help youth prepare for their futures through academic creativity, leadership building, and life skill development.
Entrepreneurship
Build your business with coaching, training, certification support, and powerful connections.
Workforce Development
Get help with job placement, resume writing, professional skill training, and more.
Our Advocacy
We are dedicated to creating an equitable community through our programs, partnerships, and civic engagement.
Our Commitment
We are committed to improving the quality of life of every Summit County citizen through economic self-reliance and social empowerment.
Our Impact
in awarded scholarship funds
in funding for small businesses
of empowering communities and changing lives
Volunteer Opportunities
Be the change by volunteering your time and efforts to help those facing challenges in our community.
Community Happenings
Support your neighbors in Summit County by participating in our community events and workshops.
Support Our Work, Protect The Future
Your financial support allows us to continue providing life-changing programs to underserved Summit County residents.
