Programs For Families:

Adopt-A-Block  Sim Bowen 323-6396   Volunteers from churches work within a core block visiting and assisting as a neighbor.

Fatherhood Resource Center Eli Williams 328-0122 

An Urban Light Ministries initiative to equip fathers to become responsible, nurturing, supportive parents to the children. 

Marriage Resource Center   Laverne Nissley 322-0789   Equips communities, through local congregations, to prepare, strengthen and restore marriages and step families.

Pregnancy Resource Center   Diana Timmons 525-3781  Provides counseling, education and infant supplies to women

experiencing a crisis pregnancy

Family & Youth Initiative Pat Banaszak 845-0403  

Helps women in crisis receive the support they need to choose life for their unborn chidren and to make positive changes in their lifestyles.

Programs For Children:

The Arks  Sue Rose 324-2529   The four Arks provide after-school activities, study tables, food, and Bible study for urban elementary age children in a safe and caring atmosphere.

Children’s Rescue Center  Nancy Lutz & Susie Rastatter

324-2529  Needs of urban families are met by reaching out with the love of Jesus Christ in a holistic, comprehensive approach.

The Sonshine Club  Stacie Bush 328-0122    Reaches out to children in elementary schools in a weekly fun club setting. 

Urban Child Evangelist  Ryan Ray 322-3434  This ministry of Salvation army will focus on evangelism of children not associated with a church.

Programs For Youth:

H.O.P.E. Program  Jackie Mounts  390-3029   Referred by the Juvenile Court, youth are challenged to examine the spiritual aspect of their lives and begin to understand that God loves them.

Inside Out  Bill Stout  324-3646   Adults build relationships with youth in the south and central areas of the city to bring about positive change through activities, mentoring, and connecting with churches. 

The Rock  Jeff Collins  324-2529   After-school activities for urban middle school and high school aged students with study tables, computers, Bible study, and discipleship training.

Programs For Transitions:

Daily Bread   Betty Patton  324-2529   Food and clothing are distributed weekly and there are Bible studies, a monthly dinner for neighborhood ladies, and fun

nights for men.

The Gathering  Jeff Pinkleton  206-5595   Addressing the

moral, ethical, and spiritual needs of business, professional,

and government leaders through one-on-one and large group gatherings.

The Hannah House  Selena Martin  324-2529   Assists single mothers and their babies who are in a crisis, at-risk, or are homeless by providing a temporary home, mentoring and services.

Interfaith Hospitality Network  Charlie Bush  325-8154  With the cooperation of 35 local churches, this program works to provide housing, meals and assistance to homeless families and single women.

Jobs & More   Bea Smith  323-5018    Provides employability skills training, support, and employment opportunities for the unemployed, underemployed, and those coming off  welfare and pairs them with a mentor.

Libre Program  Sim Bowen  323-6396   One year intense

training program where men and women job train, get their GED, serve the community, take responsibility for their families, study the Word of God daily and become servants for God.

Programs For Schools:

Agape Chaplain Services  John Parr  679-3315   Working in the Tecumseh school system to make a positive impact uponstudents, their families, and the schools through counseling, teaching, and encouragement.

Community Outreach Ministries at Emmanuel Chriistian Academy  Bob Elliott  390-3777   Challenges, trains, and mentors students to share their faith, get acquainted with and reach out to people they otherwise would probably never meet.

Public School Outreach for Christ  Erv & Angie Holland 328-2007   Providing “chaplains” in middle and elementary schools; serving the most “at risk” students by meeting the student’s and their families spiritual, physical, and emotional needs; while also serving the schools.

Service Ministry Program At Catholic Central High School  Marcia Roth 325-9204

Helps students develop a Christian attitude toward service through J-term, working alongside local urban ministry leaders, and an all-school service day.

Springfield Christian Youth Ministries  Faith Bosland 325-6183  Equips youth to become better citizens through basic Christian discipleship, interaction, counseling, fun activities and field trips. 

Young Life  Ben Bonham 322-6643   Through the sharing of the gospel, discipleship training, “hangouts,” and summer camp, middle and high school kids take a positive direction in their life — supported by peers and centered on Christ.

Outreach Matching Fund Partners: 

· Fellowship Christian Church  Brent Farmer  322-5381  

· Grace United Methodist  Brian Cotterman  323-9078 

· High St. Church of the Nazarene  Deb Patton  323-9686

Support Programs:

Equippers Network   Dennis Moritz 325-6226   Aids ministries by providing resources and by connecting them with “equippers” or volunteers.

Springfield Youth Ministries Network  Ben Ganson

399-9941  Monthly meetings of youth leaders focusing on support, encouragement, fellowship, networking, and training.