Homelessness

She says effort needs to come from federal and local sources, too

Task force brings multiple agencies together to focus resources

Laura Davis is the new Executive Director of Helping Hands. She spoke to Community Voices about her interest in public policy and social services. She also talked about the new shelter in Springfield which will increase the number of beds offered to men experiencing homelessness in the community.

The Citizens Club of Springfield presents an event you may have missed, Homelessness in Sangamon County, with Josh Sabo, Jilnita DeLoach-Johnson, and Ricky Reese as moderated by John Kelker.

Bryan Doerries is the Artistic Director and Cofounder of Theater of War Productions, an organization that brings theatrical performances to marginalized communities. Erica Smith is the Executive Director of Helping Hands of Springfield. They spoke to Community Voices about how the two organizations have worked together to bring theatre to those experiencing homelessness in Springfield.

Penny Powell is the executive director of Fifth Street Renaissance. She spoke with Community Voices about the history of the organization and the numerous services it provides to those experiencing homelessness in Springfield. The organization provides housing for these individuals as well as resources to create stability for those living in difficult situations.

Penny Powell is the executive director of Fifth Street Renaissance. She spoke with Community Voices about the history of the organization and the numerous services it provides to those experiencing homelessness in Springfield. The organization provides housing for these individuals as well as resources to create stability for those living in difficult situations.

Keith Treadwell says it took some time for him to talk about the trauma experienced. The 46-year-old lives in Springfield and is part of the supportive…

Stephen Houldsworth began a life in activism and community organizing decades ago, during the AIDS crisis. He was part of movements in New York and other…

Cities in Illinois and across the country have laws regulating panhandling. But courts are tossing them out, and Springfield’s ordinance could be next.…