Many leaders and organizations in Springfield have been working around the clock to protect their neighbors. Below are key groups and a description of their specific needs. Find more here.

Haitian Help and Support Center 

St. Vincent de Paul 

  • Needs: Diapers, wipes, formula, and financial gifts to the general fund, which supports food, passports, and other essential needs. 

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)

Nehemiah Foundation 

  • Nehemiah Emergency Warming Shelter: During dangerous winter weather, evening and overnight shelter shift volunteers and breakfast/dinner for 100 of our unsheltered neighbors; contact Bruce AT nehemiahfoundation DOT org for more information.

  • Nehemiah Church Hub Preparation: If we end up with any kind of immigrant family separation crisis (which we are praying we will not experience, but we want to be prepared to offer the highest level of safety and care), our biggest needs will be shift leaders and fully background checked childcare volunteers. Contact Tim AT nehemiahfoundation DOT org for more information.

  • Nehemiah Respite Home Network: If we end up with any kind of immigrant family separation needs, we will need fully vetted and approved respite home providers to go through the child welfare department approval process. Contact Tim AT nehemiahfoundation DOT org for more information.

Springfield Neighbors United

  • Donate: Collecting donations of shelf-stable food, diapers and toiletry items. Email SpringfieldNeighborsUnited AT gmail DOT com with DONATE in the subject line. Please include your name and phone number. 

  • Volunteer: Looking for volunteers to help with transportation and other needs. Email snuaidingteam AT gmail DOT com with ASSIST in the subject line. Please include your name and phone number.

Additional groups aiding immigrants in Springfield are available here.

key needs in Springfield

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