Become an Urban League Member Today!
Membership at the Akron Urban League allows you to support the life-changing programs of the League. Your membership dues help us provide food to those in need, educational opportunities to elementary students through high school seniors and guidance to those who are seeking a career change or chasing their dream of starting their own business.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Akron Urban League Justice & Equality Giving Society
The purpose of our Giving Society is to provide opportunities for individuals, businesses, civic and faith organizations to join us in our mission to make this a more equitable and just society for all. Seven giving circle options provide an opportunity for gifts to be made on an annual basis with corresponding one-year recognition, and donors have the option to make a multi-year renewable commitment.
General Membership
Your $25 membership fee includes:
- Urban League Lapel Pin
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Early Notification of Akron Urban League Events
- Access to volunteer opportunities
Champion of Equality Membership
Your $100 membership fee includes:
- Urban League Lapel Pin
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Early Notification of Akron Urban League Events
- Access to volunteer opportunities
- Recognition in Annual Meeting Publication
- 10% Discount on tickets to all Akron Urban League Events
President's Circle Membership
Your $500 membership fee includes:
- Urban League Lapel Pin
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Early Notification of Akron Urban League Events
- Access to volunteer opportunities
- Recognition in Annual Meeting Publication
- 10% Discount on tickets to all Akron Urban League Events
- Recognition at the Annual Gala
- 1 Complimentary ticket to the Annual Gala ($150 Value)
Whitney M. Young Jr. Membership
Your $1,000 membership fee includes:
- Urban League Lapel Pin
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Early Notification of Akron Urban League Events
- Access to volunteer opportunities
- Recognition in Annual Meeting Publication
- 10% Discount on tickets to all Akron Urban League Events
- Recognition at the Annual Gala
- Preferred Diamond Seating at the Annual Gala
- 1 Complimentary ticket All Akron Urban League Events ($240 Value)
$50 Membership Fee
The Akron Urban League Young Professionals is a network of young professionals ages 21-40 who serve as an extension of the Akron Urban League and the National Urban League Young Professionals to promote quality of life for all citizens, particularly African Americans, in the Greater Akron area.
$50 Membership Fee
The Guild is an affiliate of the Akron Urban League that stimulates, develops and promotes volunteer participation and leadership at the League. The Guild’s goals and objectives support service in the areas of fundraising and community service. Members must be 41 years of age and older.