Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.

Are you a veteran or know of a veteran who could benefit from FREE employment, tax, and/or housing services? If so, you’re in the right place!

Springfield Partners for Community Action is ready to assist veterans looking for any of these securities! Visit Springfield Partners Inc. Veteran Services if you’re interested in being connected to the benefits and resources that you as veterans have earned!

There will be a monthly Board of Directors’ Meeting
Thursday, August 29, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
721 State Street 2nd floor
Board Meetings are always open to our community! Regular meetings are hosted the last Thursday of every month (except in July & December). Please contact us if you would like to attend our Board Meetings! Send us an email or give us a call at (413) 263-6500 ext. 6500 for full directions.

Thank you Senator Adam Gomez

$100,000 in funding secured for the Cliff Effect Pilot Program as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state budget ✅

Among 13 amendments I was able to secure for FY25 is an earmark for Springfield WORKS, which will receive $100,000 to operate the Cliff Effect Pilot Program in partnership with Baystate Health, Holyoke Community College and Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc. The “cliff effect” is a structural flaw in our public benefits systems that impacts working families when a wage increase pushes a household slightly above the maximum income limits of a public benefit they depend on. This triggers a loss or decrease in benefits, leaving them worse off and unable to cover basic expenses.

It’s almost time!

On October 10th, we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary at Cedars Banquet Facility in Springfield!

Grab your seats here: https://SpringfieldPartners60thcelebration.eventbrite.com

We can’t wait to see you there!

Come on down to The Boys and Girls Club on Carew street! We are at the Vox Church event with info and resources!

Today is the last day to help us win Partnership of the Year!

VOTE for Springfield Partners for Community Action and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs () for the NECEC Partnership of the Year Award for the ongoing work we do to empower communities by providing FREE home energy conservation services through our weatherization program!

Vote here >> https://sites.google.com/necec.../vote-gala-awards-2024/home

There's only one more day left to help us win Partnership of the Year!

VOTE for Springfield Partners for Community Action and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs () for the NECEC Partnership of the Year Award for the ongoing work we do to empower communities by providing FREE home energy conservation services through our weatherization program!

Vote here >> https://sites.google.com/necec.../vote-gala-awards-2024/home

Find or protect your “home sweet home” through Springfield Partners! Get advised on issues related to foreclosure prevention, predatory lending, pre- and post-purchase of a home, homebuyers’ education, local resources and more.

Our certified housing counselors will assess your circumstances and help you identify your housing options. Certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and a member of the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association , our housing counseling program is available to all Western Mass. residents. We will help you navigate the process of purchasing your first home by providing one-on-one counseling and FREE in-person homebuyer education classes.

Visit Springfield Partners Inc. Housing Services or call (413) 263-6500 for more information.

Only two days left to help us win Partnership of the Year!

VOTE for Springfield Partners for Community Action and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs () for the NECEC Partnership of the Year Award for the ongoing work we do to empower communities by providing FREE home energy conservation services through our weatherization program!

Vote here >> https://sites.google.com/necec.../vote-gala-awards-2024/home

TODAY!

Springfield Partners will be making their third appearance at the Forest Park Farmers Market in order to assist those looking to sign up for the SNAP program.

The SNAP program offers monthly funds via a debit-like EBT card for purchasing food, along with free child care, nutrition education classes, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps.

If you’re planning on attending, make sure to stop by our booth and say hi!

Since the creation of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in 1976, SPCA has helped thousands of households in Western Massachusetts lower their energy costs and improve their home's energy efficiency.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to protect your home from the elements! Visit our page to learn more about the energy and financial benefits you can gain through our FREE Weatherization Assistance Program>> Springfield Partners Inc. Weatherization Services.

Springfield Partners is happy to be part of this event. Please volunteer if you can.

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 😀
Parent Villages is glad to be partnering with Vox Church in their annual sneaker giveaway on Saturday, 8/17, and we want to invite YOU to participate! Thousands of excited students will receive new shoes, and we need your help to distribute. Click the link below to go directly to the volunteer sign up or go to voxchurch.org/events and navigate to the listing.
See you there!
https://voxchurch.org/page/1423?EventOccurrenceId=2827

What a great event. Thank you Mayor Sarno for attending. More pictures to follow!

The polls are closing soon!

VOTE for Springfield Partners for Community Action (SPCA) and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for the NECEC Partnership of the Year Award!
The NECEC Partnership of the Year Award will recognize collaborations between two or more stakeholders driving the advancement of clean energy in the Northeast in innovative and effective ways.

SPCA and the EEA have formed a partnership aimed at achieving economic stability and environmental sustainability in the Springfield community. Through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), they empower communities by providing home energy conservation services that increase energy efficiency, reduce household energy costs, and enhance home values at little to no cost to the ratepayer.
Vote here >> https://sites.google.com/necec.org/vote-gala-awards-2024/home

Curious as to how you could benefit from WAP? Visit https://www.springfieldpartnersinc.com/services/housing-energy-services/weatherization/ for more info.

This week is !

Farmers markets work to stimulate economies, provide low-barrier entry points for farmers looking to sell, and advocate for healthy eating among other benefits.

Those enrolled in the SNAP program can also use their benefits at farmers markets to obtain fresh, local produce. The SNAP program offers monthly funds via a debit-like EBT card for purchasing food, along with free child care, nutrition education classes, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps.
Springfield Partners will be attending the Forest Park Farmers Market on August 13th in order to assist those looking to sign up for SNAP. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by and say hi!

VOTE for Springfield Partners for Community Action (SPCA) and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for the NECEC Partnership of the Year Award!

The NECEC Partnership of the Year Award will recognize collaborations between two or more stakeholders driving the advancement of clean energy in the Northeast in innovative and effective ways.

SPCA and the EEA have formed a partnership aimed at achieving economic stability and environmental sustainability in the Springfield community.

Through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), they empower communities by providing home energy conservation services that increase energy efficiency, reduce household energy costs, and enhance home values at little to no cost to the ratepayer.

Vote here >> https://sites.google.com/necec.org/vote-gala-awards-2024/home

Curious as to how you could benefit from WAP? Visit https://www.springfieldpartnersinc.com/services/housing-energy-services/weatherization/ for more info.

Mark your calendars!

On October 10th, we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary at Cedars Banquet Facility in Springfield!

Grab your seats here: https://SpringfieldPartners60thcelebration.eventbrite.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you all!

Need help signing up for SNAP? Catch us at the Forest Park Farmers Market in Springfield TODAY (12:00-4:00) where our teams can help you navigate signing up for the SNAP program!

The SNAP program offers monthly funds via a debit-like EBT card for purchasing food, along with free child care, nutrition education classes, and other benefits! You can use credits at local farmer’s markets. For more information, visit https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps.

This upcoming Tuesday, July 23rd, we will be attending the Forest Park Farmers Market to assist anyone looking to sign up for the SNAP program – a federally-funded program that offers monthly funds via a debit-like EBT card for purchasing food, along with free child care, nutrition education classes, and other benefits!

Individuals who sign up for this program can use their funds at farmers markets such as the Forest Park Farmers Market, allowing them to purchase healthy food and meals!

August 7th - Save the Date!

We look forward to kicking off our 60th anniversary with a celebration and presentation of our 2024 scholarship award recipients.

This event will be held at the UMass Amherst Center at Tower Square in Springfield on August 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

We hope you can join us to celebrate our six decades of success in our Springfield community, as well as wishing the best of luck to our scholarship recipients who are certain to have bright futures ahead!

In today’s volatile housing market, you never know when curveballs may get thrown your way.

That’s why on August 3 and August 10, Springfield Partners will be hosting a two-part First Time Homebuyers Workshop Session in order to assist those looking to navigate the process of buying their first home!

Attendees must participate in both sessions to receive a certificate. To register, visit www.springfieldpartnersinc.com/events, visit the First Time Homebuyers Workshop Session page, and fill out the form under “REGISTER HERE.” https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=f6XpRXdTrUiG0432VZ2URtwLwn5UlXxNnttaQVOCRWZUM01TQlJMNDROMlkwNU80U1pQUDZDSktPWSQlQCN0PWcu

For help signing up, call (413) 263-6500 for assistance.

We look forward to helping you achieve your credit and savings goals!

Are you a veteran or know of a veteran who could benefit from FREE employment, tax, and/or housing services? Look no further!

Springfield Partners for Community Action is ready to assist veterans looking for any of these securities! Visit Springfield Partners Inc. Veteran Services if you’re interested in being connected to the benefits and resources that you as veterans have earned!

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you that one of our dearest board members Ana Andino, was laid to eternal rest today. Ana served on the Springfield Partners Board for many years and was well known and respected in the community. She will always be kept in our hearts.

Ana E. Andino Santiago Obituary (1940 - 2024) - Springfield, Massachusetts Ana E. Andino Santiago was born on December 27th, 1940 and passed away on July 1st, 2024 at the age of 83

Springfield Partners is here to help you live out your dream of becoming a homeowner! Get advised on issues related to foreclosure prevention, predatory lending, pre- and post-purchase of a home, homebuyers’ education, local resources and more.

Our HUD-certified housing counselors will assess your circumstances and help you identify your housing options. Certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc/housing_counseling) and a member of the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association https://www.chapa.org/, our housing counseling program is available to all Western Mass. residents. We will help you navigate the process of purchasing your first home by providing one-on-one counseling and FREE in-person homebuyer education classes.

Visit Springfield Partners Inc. Housing Services or call (413) 263-6500 for more information.

Happy Independence Day from your friends at Springfield Partners! As a reminder, our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow (7/5/24).

Springfield Partners is in the news again!

Our Director of Community Services Tabitha Desplaines joined ' Addie Patterson yesterday at the Forest Park Farmers Market to discuss how SPCA can assist those looking to improve food security through the SNAP program. We at Springfield Partners are happy to help you navigate signing up for SNAP along with many other programs!

Contact us at springfieldpartnersinc.org and watch the full story here >> https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/07/02/springfield-farmers-market-helping-make-produce-affordable-residents/

We are at the Forrest Park Farmers Market today until 4:00 come and see us! Do you need help completing a SNAP application or recertification.... we can help! Special thanks to Addie Patterson from Western Mass News for speaking to us today about our programs!