Projects and Programs
Youth Development
Youth in Springfield need safe places to learn and play. From the beginning of Springfield Promise Neighborhood's development, parents have told us that they need more places for their students to go after school and in the summer. We offer many programs throughout the school year and summer.
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Over 500 youth reached in 2023-2024
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70% of students served in academic programming made more than one year's growth in a year
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95% of youth surveyed after participating in Promise's programming were able to identify better habits they built, a positive adult who could support them, or an improvement in their friendships
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Social Skills: 71% of youth surveyed improved
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Life Skills: 64% of youth surveyed improved
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Mental Health, Support, Self-Discovery: 50% of youth surveyed improved
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Community Partnerships
Community partnerships are essential in mid-size legacy cities like Springfield. We must all work in collaboration in order for big changes to be made. Springfield Promise Neighborhood was founded as a collaborative dream between multiple institutions, with the common goal of supporting Springfield's most vulnerable children and families.
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Over 60 partnerships developed with youth and community organizations in Springfield and Clark County
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Ongoing participation in community-wide planning and development projects
Healthy Families
We know that children need healthy and supportive families to be successful. In partnership with many community organizations, we offer programs, trainings, educational sessions, and more for families throughout the year.
An average of 83% of parents who participated in our programming indicated an increase in positive behaviors, including:
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My family's physical activity has increased since participating in Family Connect events
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I feel better equipped to set boundaries and expectations with my child since participating in Family Connect
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I have a better understanding of continuing education opportunities (such as those at Clark State) since participating in Family Connect
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I feel better equipped to discuss my child's academic progress with their teacher since participating in Family Connect events
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Reading time at home has increased with my child since participating in Family Connect events
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I have a better understanding of the City's priorities for investing in my neighborhood since participating in Family Connect
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I have a more positive outlook on the future since participating in Family Connect
The Promise Visioning Garden
Eating good food and getting physical exercise are essential. for our health. Communities need local gathering places where parents can meet other parents and children can play together. The Promise Visioning Garden serves as a local food access point, a place of play and fun, and a respite of beauty.
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Over 600 pounds of produce harvested so far in 2024
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Over 200 Springfield residents have received fresh produce free of charge
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Garden Camp served 18 students in 2024
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123 community volunteers served at the garden, coming from as far away as Missouri
