Introduction
The Springfield Project (TSP) is a 501c3 not-for-profit agency located in Springfield, Illinois that collaborates with public agencies and private partners to establish neighborhood associations and support community problem solving efforts. The Springfield Project seeks to empower citizens to develop solutions to problems that they identify in their neighborhoods and to foster collaboration among our government agencies, service providers, people who want to help and those who need help.
TSP was formed in 1996 after a visit to Atlanta, Georgia to observe The Atlanta Project founded by former President Jimmy Carter prior to the Olympic Games. A delegation of 40 Springfield, Illinois community members including the Mayor of Springfield, University of Illinois at Springfield Chancellor, Lincoln Land Community College President, Springfield School District #186 Superintendent, Financial Institution representatives, religious leaders and other concerned residents made the trip with the anticipation of bringing back ideas and a model to help improve the city of Springfield in areas that need it most.
The Springfield Project is not a direct service provider; rather, it facilitates community collaboration by matching resources with the challenges and problems identified by residents within their neighborhoods.
Mission
The
mission of The Springfield Project is to unite Springfield, Illinois
as a
community by working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.