Sheltered Inc. had planned to close its Hartley House Shelter for Men in January and Norm’s Place women and children’s shelter in March.
Several Springfield organizations are preparing to serve hundreds of people on Christmas, offering food, warmth and community to those who need it most. At the Salvation Army’s ...
Julie Benson said her ministry to the homeless population in Springfield began with a whisper from God. "I had no idea what that meant, and I had no idea where to start," Benson admitted recently. "So ...
Both of Springfield’s homeless shelters could close next year as funding runs out — leaving city leaders scrambling for both short- and long-term solutions.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – One Springfield woman is finishing what she started in hopes of helping an entire community. Two months ago, OzarksFirst learned about the effort to help the homeless stay hydrated.
Springfield’s only homeless shelter for men will remain open a few more months. The Springfield City Commission voted unanimously to approve more than $65,000 in ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Three people were arrested for allegedly dealing drugs near a homeless shelter on Worthington Street in Springfield. In a news release by the Springfield Police Department, ...
The funds will support permanent housing programs for people experiencing homelessness and local organizations.
Springfield leaders will discuss a new payroll tax in the new year, though the city can’t collect it until 2027 at the earliest.
Thanks to additional COVID-relief funding, Springfield and Greene County will be receiving a few extra million dollars to be spent on homeless services. While the federal government has not yet ...
Several Springfield organizations focused on assisting people struggling with homelessness will receive funding from the ...