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

  • Dispute Resolution: Assisting residents with neighbor disputes and landlord-tenant issues to maintain peaceful community relations.
  • Employment Discrimination Assistance: Investigating complaints related to employment discrimination to ensure fair treatment in the workplace.
  • Fair Housing Advocacy: Addressing issues related to housing discrimination and promoting equal housing opportunities for all residents.
  • Community Outreach Initiatives: Engaging in programs such as Neighborhood Watch to enhance community safety and cohesion.
  • Resource Provision: Offering publications and resources on topics like disability-related services and consumer protection to educate and empower residents.
  • Support for the Homeless: Providing information on housing support and meal 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 with disabilities.

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 am to 4:30 pm



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Ethan Posey
Director of Community Relations

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.


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?


 




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MicroPantries

Springfield-Area MicroPantries

  1. 422 South 5th Street
    (on sidewalk, across from Mansion/Y Block)
  2. First Presbyterian Church: 321 South 7th
    (in lot off Capitol)
  3. Legacy Theater: 101 East Lawrence Avenue
  4. Springfield High School: 101 South Lewis Street
    (in the Commons lot off Washington, by the shed)
  5. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church: 501 South Douglas Avenue
    (by entrance off Illini Court)
  6. Graham Elementary School: 900 West Edwards
    (North West corner of parking lot off Cook between MacArthur & State)
  7. MacArthur & Leland: 1501 South MacArthur Boulevard
    (lot behind building)
  8. Copper Pot Cooking Studio: 916 West Laurel
  9. South Side Christian: 2600 South MacArthur
    (by garage behind church)
  10. St. John’s Lutheran Church: 2477 West Washington Street
  11. Knox Knolls: 2251 West Monroe Street
  12. Hope Presbyterian Church (Colony West): 2211 Wabash Avenue
  13. Parkway Christian Church: 2700 Lindbergh
  14. 2000 South Pasfield
    (on Ash between College & Pasfield)
  15. Boys & Girls Club: 300 South 15th Street
  16. Feitshans Elementary School: 1101 South 15th Street
    (inside front gate; available only M-F when gate is open)
  17. Harvard Park Baptist Church: 2401 South 9th Street
  18. Washington Middle School: 2300 East Jackson Street
  19. Southeast Springfield High School: 2350 East Ash
    (behind school, off Ash, by community garden)
  20. Youth Service Bureau: 2901 Normandy Road
  21. 5th Street Renaissance/SARA Center: 1315 North 5th Street
    (on porch of building)
  22. Word & Spirit Worship Center: 2105 East Reservoir Street
    (under carport off Wheeler)
  23. Lanphier High School: 1300 North 11th Street
    (along east wall, opposite stadium)
  24. Ridgely Elementary School: 2040 North 8th Street
    (by entrance)
  25. Woodland Acres: 3200 North Dirksen Parkway, Lot 303
    (south entrance to Woodland Acres)
  26. Lakeside Christian: 225 Toronto Road
    (Donation hours: M-F 9-noon)
  27. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church: 5931 North Cotton Hill Road

Beyond Springfield

  1. Southern View: Carman & Garrett
  2. Southern View (Neuhoff Media): 3055 South 4th Street
  3. Chatham: 501 West Mulberry
    (Chatham VFW Hall)
  4. New Berlin: Corbett Park (West Elm & South Cedar) and inside Alamo Laundry (716 East Illinois)
  5. Petersburg County Market: 500 East Sangamon
    (inside store)
  6. Virden: 157 West Jackson
    (Pitman Hall, First Baptist Church)

Printable Version of MicroPantries

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


Contact Us

Office Location
 

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
217.789.2270
217.789.2268 (fax)
Community.Relations@springfield.il.us

Ethan Posey
Director Community Relations

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.789.2270
217.789.2268 (fax)
Ethan.Posey@springfield.il.us

Carla Rowles
Community Relations Program Coordinator

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.789.2270
217.789.2268 (fax)
Carla.Rowles@springfield.il.us


Chantel Coleman
Receptionist

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.789.2270
217.789.2268 (fax)
chantel.coleman@springfield.il.us

Shaun Riedell
Community Programs Specialist

1450 Groth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217.789.2270
217.789.2268 (fax)
shaun.riedell@springfield.il.us