AMERICAN RED CROSS, ILLINOIS CAPITAL AREA CHAPTER
Tim Ryerson, Executive Director
1045 Outer Park Drive
Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)522-3357     
Fax: (217)522-9842
E-mail: springfield@il-redcross.org

Provides: disaster relief and preparedness; worldwide emergency communications to military/families; CPR/First Aid/AED, swimming, babysitting and lifeguard training; HIV/AIDS courses; international tracing; Meals on Wheels delivery.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SANGAMON COUNTY, INC.
Bob O'Donnell, Executive Director
444 South Grand Ave., West
Springfield, IL 62704
Ph: (217)753-1216     
Fax: (217)753-8449
E-mail: bodonnell@bbbsofsangamonco.com

Mission is to build friendships that develop confident, competent and caring youth.

BOY SCOUTS, A. LINCOLN COUNCIL
Dan O'Brien, Executive Director
1911 West Monroe Street
Springfield, IL   62704
Ph: (217)546-5570     
Fax: (217)546-0598
E-mail: alcbsa@alincolnbsa.org

For 92 years Boy Scouting has met the needs of young people: self-esteem, leadership, community service, personal ethics, positive adult role models and outdoor adventure.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD
Kristin Allen, Executive Director
P. O. Box 2592, 300 South 15th St.
Springfield, IL   62708
Ph: (217)544-0548     
Fax: (217)544-4007
E-mail: kallen@mecleodusa.net

Guidance organization targeting disadvantaged and at-risk youth 6-18. Open daily for character building activities through arts, education, and athletics at two Centers and Summer Camp.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Danielle Zellers, Area Director
120 South 11th Street
Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)525-0500     
Fax: (217)525-0554
Breadline - (217)528-6098
E-mail: zellers_ccspfld@hansoninfosys.com

Provides services to the poor: Breadline/Food Pantry, Health Care Clinics, Children's Summer Lunch/Activities Program, Used Clothing Store, Crisis Case Management Services, Marriage & Family Therapy.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOODBANK, INC.
Pam B. Molitoris, Executive Director
P. O. Box 8228, 2000 E. Moffat
Springfield, IL 62791
Ph: (217)522-4022
Fax: (217)522-6418
E-mail: pmolitoris@infiniteonline.net

Prevents and alleviates hunger by collecting over 4 million pounds of donated food each year for redistribution to approximately 200 agencies. Also operates Kids Café program.

FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY
Josie Rocco, Executive Director
1308 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)528-8406     
Fax: (217)528-8542
E-mail: fsc@service2families.com

Strengthens families through multiple services including adoptions,  counseling, daycare, family preservation, parenting classes, and programs for pregnant/parenting teens.

GIRL SCOUTS, LAND OF LINCOLN COUNCIL
Sue Clark, CEO
3020 Baker Drive
Springfield, IL   62703-5918
Ph: (217)523-8159     
Fax: (217)523-8321
E-mail: sclark@girlscoutsllc.org

Where all girls 5-17 can develop life-skills and qualities of strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Dana Plummer, Exec. Director

320 North Dirksen Parkway  62702

Ph:  523-2710

Email:  dplummer@habitatsangamon.com

The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County is to build simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with the community and God’s people in need.

HELPING HANDS OF SPRINGFIELD, INC.
Brenda Johnson, Executive Director
200 South 11th St.
Springfield, IL   62703
Ph: (217)522-0048     
Fax: (217)522-0549
E-mail:  helpinghands@insightbb.com

Provides the one 24/7 emergency day and night shelter with supportive services for homeless adults in the community.  Also offers Next Step Transitional Housing Program.

Patricia Griffith, Executive Director
3 S. Old State Capitol Plaze, Ste. 300
Springfield, IL   62701
Ph: (217) 789-7637   
Fax: (217) 789-0409
E-mail: pgriffith@kidshopeunited.org

Kids Hope United-Hudelson Region protects children and strengthens families through a broad spectrum of programs.

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.
 Sharon Durbin, Executive Director
P. O. Box 8528, 800 N. 10th Street
Springfield, IL  62792
Ph: (217)789-0400     
Fax: (217)789-7239

E-mail:  jvgoodwill@earthlink.net

Nationally accredited non-profit rehabilitation agency whose purpose is to assist disabled and disadvantaged persons to reach their highest level of development or become self-supporting.

LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, INC.
Lauren Pashayan, Directing Attorney
P. O. Box 2206, 730 East Vine,
Room 214 Springfield, IL  62705
Ph: (217)753-3300     
Fax: (217)753-8291

A private, non-profit organization that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in certain types of civil cases in central and southern Illinois.

LUTHERAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
Kathy Henke
431 S. Grand Ave., West
Springfield, IL  62704
Ph: (217)544-4631     
Fax: (217)544-0412

E-mail: Kathy_Henke@lcfs.org
Strengthens families through support and counseling for couples and families in crisis, problem pregnancies, abused and neglected children. Also provides adoption and foster care.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS of Central Illinois
Brian Allen, President
710 N. 8th Street
Springfield, IL   62702
Ph: (217)525-1064     
Fax: (217)525-1651
E-mail: mentalhealth@mhsil.com

Comprehensive community mental health center. Funds will ensure that all persons, regardless of ability to pay, will receive comprehensive mental health assessments and crisis services.

M.E.R.C.Y. COMMUNITIES, INC.
Mary F. Stone, Executive Director
108 East Cook Street
Springfield, IL   62704
Ph: (217)753-1358     
Fax: (217)753-1360
E-mail: msmercy@sbcglobal.net

Transitional living program providing stable housing and intensive support services to homeless women and children seeking self-sufficiency & independence in permanent housing.

MINI O'BEIRNE CRISIS NURSERY
Kathleen Heyworth, Executive Director
1011 N. 7th Street
Springfield, IL  62702
Ph: (217)525-6800     
Fax: (217)525-4043

E-mail: kathleen@miniobeirne.org

Offers families preventative services including emergency care of young children, supportive services for parents and focuses on intervening in cycle of child abuse and neglect.

THE PARENT PLACE
Dina Coates - Koebler, Executive Director
314 South Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL  62704
Ph: (217)546-5257     
Fax: (217)241-1039

E-mail: theparentplace@insightbb.com

Education and support to local families to help eliminate child abuse and neglect. Provides classes, workshops, community presentations, staff training, support groups and school partnerships.

P.O.R.A. (Positives Options, Referrals and Alternatives)
Bernie Carver, Executive Director
930 South 11th Street Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)522-3922 
Fax: (217)522-1256
E-mail: pora@ameritech.net     

Outreach and residential services for sexually exploited women.

PRAIRIE CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT
Catherine Walters, Executive Director
3 West Old State Capitol Plaza  62701

Ph: (217)744-2560     
Fax: (217)744-2562
E-mail: cws@prairiecasa.org

Comprehensive sexual assault/abuse services, including counseling, advocacy, prevention education for children, public education and professional training.

RUTLEDGE YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC.
Marty Michelson, Executive Director
534 W. Miller Street
Springfield, IL  62702
Ph: (217)525-7757     
Fax: (217)525-7737
E-mail: ryf@sbcglobal.net

Serves approximately 250 abused and neglected teens annually with residential and counseling services. The focus of services is teaching teens independent living skills.

SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Karen Schainker, Executive Director
701 W. Mason Street
Springfield, IL  62702
Ph: (217)528-4035     
Fax: (217)528-9322
E-mail: kschainker@ssoci.org

Specializes in non-medical services to individuals age 60+: nutrition, transportation, counseling, information, elder abuse/crime support, volunteer opportunities, and programs/activities, which prevent premature institutionalization.

SOJOURN SHELTER & SERVICES, INC.
Tami Silverman, Executive Director
1800 Westchester Blvd.
Springfield, IL  62704
Ph: (217)726-5100     
Fax: (217)726-8664

Shelter, counseling, court advocacy, support groups for domestic violence victims and their children in Sangamon and surrounding counties. Services are free.

SPARC, INC.  (SPRINGFIELD ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.)
Carlissa Puckett, Executive Director
One SPARCenter Plaza
232 Bruns Lane
Springfield, IL  62702
Ph: (217)793-2100    
Fax: (217)793-2127
E-mail: cpuckett@spfldsparc.org

Nationally-accredited residential, job training and placement, early childhood intervention and family support for more than 1,000 infants, children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities.

SPRINGFIELD JEWISH FEDERATION
Gloria Schwartz, Executive Director
2815 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Suite 103A
Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)787-7223     
Fax: (217)787-7470
E-mail: gschwartz@shalomspringfield.org

Serves the Jewish people locally, in Israel, and throughout the world through community-wide programming, services and educational activities.

SPRINGFIELD URBAN LEAGUE, INC.
Nina Harris, Executive Director
100 N. 11th St.
Springfield, IL  62708
Ph: (217)789-0830     
Fax: (217)789-9838

Comprehensive services to increase the social, economic, and political influences of minorities and other economically disadvantaged populations.

SPRINGFIELD Y.M.C.A.
Don Darnell, Executive Director
P. O. Box 155, 701 S. 4th Street
Springfield, IL  62705
Ph: (217)544-9846     
Fax: (217)544-0004
E-mail: ymca@famvid.com

Provides program activities for youth that result in positive youth development. Open to all regardless of race, religion, gender, ability or financial circumstances. Scholarships provided.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, LAND OF LINCOLN
Brenda Yarnell, Executive Director
130 N. 16th Street
Springfield, IL  62794-9494
Ph: (217)525-6522     
Fax: (217)525-9017
E-mail: ucpll@hotmail.com

Comprehensive services for over 1,000 infants, children and adults with disabilities, including therapies, job training and placement, technologies, summer camping, residential support, education and advocacy.

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Pat Jones, Interim Executive Director
720 N. Bond Street
Springfield, IL  62702-4915
Ph: (217)788-4113     
Fax: (217)788-9305

E-mail: sullivan.barb@mhsil.com
Not-for-profit home health agency providing skilled medical and personal care to home bound persons, allowing them to remain in their home for the care.

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Kathleen Wright, Executive Director
2901 Normandy Road
Springfield, IL  62703
Ph: (217)529-8300     
Fax: (217)529-8314
E-mail: ysb@ysbi.com

Provides 24-hour crisis intervention emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy and counseling to abused, homeless neglected, and other troubled youth ages 8 to 21 and their families.

YWCA OF SPRINGFIELD
Mary Hardy-Hall, Executive Director
421 E. Jackson Street
Springfield, IL  62701
Ph: (217)522-8828     
Fax: (217)522-8820
E-mail: mhardy-hall@ywcaspfld.com

The YWCA is dedicated to empowering women, serving as a resource when entering the workforce, and being a leader in sports and physical fitness programs.