Empowering Communities.
Changing Lives.
We provide economic, educational, and social assistance to Summit County residents.
The Third Reconstruction Has Ended. What Comes Next?
Akron Urban League Hosts Successful 2026 Mortar Pitch Competition
Akron Urban League Celebrates Student Achievement at the 2026 Scholars Academy Luncheon
Akron Urban League Hosts Premiere of Youth-Led Documentary Addressing Gun Violence
A True Celebration of 100 Years: Akron Urban League Centennial Gala
Registration Now Open: Summer Camp 2026 at Akron Urban League!
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
Save the Date for:
Juneteeth Stronger Together Celebration
June 17, 19 & 20th
A multi-day community experience honoring history, culture, unity, and collective progress. This year’s celebration will include community distribution, conversations, cocktails, fireworks, the 50th West Akron Parade, live entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, resources, and cultural celebration.
Our Programs
We will be your bridge to a better tomorrow. Our programs are designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build powerful communities.
Restorative Services Center
Access support that helps the justice-impacted through emotional intelligence training, workforce development, and expungement and other barrier removals.
Education Achievement Center
We help young people prepare for their futures through academic enrichment, creative expression, leadership development, and essential life skills.
Entrepreneurship & Business Support
Build your business with coaching, training, certification support, and powerful connections.
Workforce Success Center
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 2025
in funding for small businesses in 2025
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.
