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The Springfield Community Relations Department is dedicated to supportingequity and civic engagement in the City of Springfield. The department works toensure fair treatment, equal access to resources, and meaningful communitypartnerships by addressing concerns related to discrimination, civil rights, andquality of life.

Dispute Resolution: Assisting residents with neighbor disputes andlandlord-tenant issues to maintain peaceful community relations.
Employment Discrimination Assistance: Investigating complaints relatedto employment discrimination to ensure fair treatment in the workplace.
Fair Housing Advocacy: Addressing issues related to housingdiscrimination and promoting equal housing opportunities for all residents.
Community Outreach Initiatives: Engaging in programs such asNeighborhood Watch to enhance community safety and cohesion.
Resource Provision: Offering publications and resources on topics likedisability-related services and consumer protection to educate and empowerresidents.
Support for the Homeless: Providing information on housing support andmeal services for homeless individuals to improve their quality of life.
ADA Compliance: Ensuring accessibility through ADA transition plans,interpreter lists, and grievance procedures to support individuals withdisabilities.

For assistance or more information, residents can contact:
Office of Community Relations
1450 Groth Street, Springfield, IL 62703
217.789.2270
Community.Relations@springfield.il.us
The department's office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ethan Posey
Director of Community Relations

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Forms

These form has been prepared to assist non-lawyers in Small Claims Court. The user must decide if this form is the right form for the case and how to fill it out.

Eviction Forms

Housing Discrimination Complaint

All fields are required

1) Why were you discriminated against?

(Example: Refused opportunity to rent or buy a house, a loan, etc.)

2) Why do you think you are a victim of housing discrimination?

(Example: Is it because of your race, color, religion, sex, religion, family status (families with children under 18), disability?)

3) Who do you believe discriminated against you?

(Example: Landlord, owner, bank, real estate agent/broker, company or organization)

4) Where did the alleged act of discrimination occur?

(Example: A rental unit, single family home, public or assisted housing, a mobile home, a bank or other financial institution (note each one). State briefly what happened below.)

5) When did the act of discrimination occur?

6) Is the alleged discrimination still continuing or occurring?

Yes
No

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Transition Plans

MicroPantries

Springfield-Area MicroPantries

422 S. Fifth St. (on sidewalk, across from Mansion/Y Block)
First Presbyterian Church: 321 S. Seventh (in lot off Capitol)
Legacy Theater: 101 E. Lawrence Ave.
Springfield High School: 101 S. Lewis St. (in the Commons lot off Washington, by the shed)
Douglas Ave. United Methodist: 501 S. Douglas Ave. (by entrance off Illini Ct.)
Graham Elementary: 900 W. Edwards (NW corner of parking lot off Cook between MacArthur & State)
MacArthur/Leland: 1501 S. MacArthur Blvd. (lot behind building)
Copper Pot Cooking Studio: 916 W. Laurel
South Side Christian: 2600 S. MacArthur (by garage behind church)
St. John’s Lutheran: 2477 W. Washington St.
Knox Knolls: 2251 W. Monroe St.
Hope Pres. (Colony West): 2211 Wabash Ave.
Parkway Christian: 2700 Lindbergh
2000 S. Pasfield (on Ash b/t College & Pasfield)
Boys & Girls Club: 300 S. 15th St.
Feitshans Elem.: 1101 S. 15th St. (inside front gate; available only M-F when gate is open)
Harvard Park Baptist Church: 2401 S. Ninth St.
Washington Middle School: 2300 E. Jackson St.
Southeast Springfield High School: 2350 E. Ash (behind school, off Ash, by community garden)
Youth Service Bureau: 2901 Normandy Rd.
Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center: 1315 N. Fifth St. (on porch of building)
Word & Spirit Worship Center: 2105 E. Reservoir St. (under carport off Wheeler)
Lanphier High School: 1300 N. 11th St. (along east wall, opposite stadium)
Ridgely Elem.: 2040 N. 8th St. (by entrance)
Woodland Acres: 3200 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Lot 303 (south entrance to Woodland Acres)
Lakeside Christian: 225 Toronto Rd. (Donation hours: M-F 9-noon)
Cotton Hill United Methodist Church: 5931 N. Cotton Hill Rd.

Beyond Springfield

Southern View: Carman & Garrett
Southern View (Neuhoff Media): 3055 S. 4th St.
Chatham: 501 W. Mulberry (Chatham VFW Hall)
New Berlin: Corbett Park (W. Elm & S. Cedar) and inside Alamo Laundry (716 E. Illinois)
Petersburg County Market: 500 E. Sangamon (inside store)
Virden: 157 W. Jackson (Pitman Hall, First Baptist Church)

Printable Version of MicroPantries

Springfield-Area MicroPantries List - Click here for a printable PDF

Contact Us

Office Location

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 217.789.2270
Fax: 217.789.2268
Email: Community.Relations@springfield.il.us

Ethan Posey
Director Community Relations

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217.789.2270
Fax: 217.789.2268
Email: Ethan.Posey@springfield.il.us

Carla Rowles
Community Relations Program Coordinator

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217.789.2270
Fax: 217.789.2268
Email: Carla.Rowles@springfield.il.us

Chantel Coleman
Receptionist

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217.789.2270
Fax: 217.789.2268
Email: chantel.coleman@springfield.il.us

Shaun Riedell
Community Programs Specialist

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217.789.2270
Fax: 217.789.2268
Email: shaun.riedell@springfield.il.us

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