Community Outreach

AFSP has a network of chapters throughout the USA! The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Learn more and get involved today!

Heather White
Area Director, Western MA & Vermont
hwhite@afsp.org
(413) 387-3770

Christina’s House is a Christ centered ministry developed to meet the needs of women and their children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Hampden County. Their mission is to educate, embrace and encourage women and their children who are homeless or near homeless through the love of Jesus Christ. Their vision is to provide the selected mothers and their children with life skills needed to become self-sufficient as they transition from homelessness to permanent and stable environments.

Contact: Carolyn Martinez
Address: 38 Madison Ave · Springfield · MA · 01105
Phone: 413-271-2105
Email: info@christinashouse.org

At Clearway Friends, we believe that every life is precious, and every life is worth fighting for. For twenty years, Clearway has passionately served women and their families facing unplanned pregnancy, helping them to navigate a life affirming decision. And we’re now celebrating one thousand babies who have been saved through our services! There’s a new Clearway location right here in Springfield, and you can support this life changing organization that’s transforming families and impacting generations.

Springfield Office
1259 E. Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
413-351-0070

Worcester Office
358 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
508-438-0144

Are you a college student looking for Christian community? Check out InterVaristy Greater Springfield! Intervarsity hosts Encounter, a gathering held on the last Monday of each month for young adults, where young people 18-25 can Encounter God and Encounter Community, and hear stories of God working in the lives of individuals, on college campuses, and in our city. Encounter is also a safe space to grow in community through relationship and features free pizza as well! InterVaristy also hosts quarterly prayer and worship nights to bring young people and students together from across 8 area college campuses. Like us on Instagram for all of our upcoming events.

InterVarsity Greater Springfield is a community seeking to love God and our neighbors; making His name known on college campuses and in our city. Currently, we serve and work in 8 area college campuses including AIC, STCC, HCC, Elms, Baypath, WNEU, WSU, and Springfield College.

Jessica Pafumi
Area Director: Greater Springfield MA
Discipleship & Leadership: Resource Specialist

Mission Pioneer Valley was started in the early 1990's with the purpose of unifying the church by bringing pastors together for prayer. Currently, MPV meets the last Thursday of every month for lunch, relationship building, and a time of focused prayer. The mission is still the same...unifying the church! More recently, MPV has begun to host Trust Jesus Unity Services throughout the Greater Springfield area to bring the church together for a time of worship and prayer with the goal of revival and evangelism. MPV has seen amazing growth with over the last year with more than 30 churches represented at monthly prayer meetings and at community outreach events. MPV also heads up the organizing of the National Day of Prayer in Springfield each year. If you are a pastor or ministry leader, join us at the next monthly MPV Prayer Luncheon. See our Facebook for the latest details and upcoming events!

The Springfield Pregnancy Care Center celebrates 35 years of life affirming ministry. Since 1985, their sole mission has been to assist women and men with the challenges involved in an unplanned pregnancy. They're here to answer your questions with accurate information, explain your options, and offer caritative support to mothers who have chosen life. All services are free and confidential, because sometimes, you just need someone to talk to. We're available to help you on Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm-3pm and Tues evenings 6:30pm-8pm

Address: 704 Sumner Avenue
Springfield · MA · 01108
Phone: (413) 732-2006

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. In Springfield, Ma the Salvation Army operates the Adult Rehabilitation Center where men and women who are struggling with drug and alcohol can rehabilitate their life. The Springfield Corps Community Center that serves our city with various programs and services, and a host of Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Greater Springfield area.

Springfield Adult Rehabilitation Center
327 Liberty St
Springfield, Ma 01104
800-728-7825

Springfield Corps Community Center
170 Pearl Street
Springfield, MA 01101-0971
413-733-1518

Since 1892, The Springfield Rescue Mission has been meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted, and poor by introducing them to Christ and helping them apply the Word of God to every area of their lives. Homelessness is a 24/7, 365 days a year problem that the Rescue Mission meets through their various programs that provide outreach, shelter, clothing, feeding, and rehabilitation to our homeless friends and neighbors in need.

Address: 10 Mill St, PO Box 9045
Springfield, MA 01102
Phone: (413) 732-0808
Email: info@hope4springfield.org

Hope For Kids is a faith-based 501c3 non-profit organization that exists to give HOPE to children everywhere by demonstrating the unconditional love of God. Founded on December 16th, 2013, HFK delivered food and gifts to homeless families living in area motels and grew exponentially from there. Their vision is to see the lives of children transformed by the message of hope, the Gospel, and as a result, experience healing from the past, help in the present and hope for the future. Hope for Kids offers unique outreach programs including House of Hope, an interactive Sunday gathering for kids and their families that’s relationship focused with the gospel message at the center. They also offer Club Hope, a program that runs from September through May which coincides with the school year which features a fun-filled time where they combine food, fun, and faith!

Hope For Kids
Contact: Matt Currier
Address: P.O. Box 51735
40 Front St Indian Orchard, Ma 01151
Phone: 413-566-6291
Email: hopeforkidsmatt@gmail.com