The mission and purpose of the ymca is to serve the community by reaching out to everyone in the community in a spirit of inclusion and fellowship. ymca's put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. ymca programs focus on four core values-caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. we serve men, women and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes, national origins and religions. we provide financial assistance to those who need it. we identify needs within our community and respond to them so that the entire community benefits from our efforts. the basic objective of the ymca of springfield is to aid in the development of a christian standard of living, conduct and life purpose in its members and constituency. in the attainment of this goal, the ymca seeks to promote the physical, mental and common good, respect for personality and the application of the golden rule in human relationships.

Plan and direct a 5 kilometer road race, providing on-course entertainment and refreshment stops to participants followed by a street party. the event proceeds will benefit charitable organizations. the organization promotes charitable giving and community service through our events and our support of charitable causes.

The mission of the organization is to empower individuals through a comprehensive coaching approach that addresses diverse aspects of their lives. the organization aims to offer premarital coaching to support couples in preparing for a strong and fulfilling marriage. additionally, the organization provides marital coaching to help couples navigate challenges, enhance communication, and strengthen their relationships. individual coaching services are offered to assist clients in addressing personal obstacles and fostering personal growth. moreover, religious consultations are provided, emphasizing spiritual well-being and aligning individuals' coaching journeys with their faith.

The purpose of the organization is to share the gosepl of jesus christ by offering practical, emotional, and spiritual support to women, men, and children who are facing pregnancy and abortion related concerns. services include free pregnancy services, peer counseling, information about abortions procedures and risks, information about abortion alternatives, abstinence education, post-abortion support and other services

Education - pharmacists/pharmacy law

Services to adults and children who are victims of domestic violence.

To reveal and embody christ's healing love for all people through our high quality franciscan health care ministry.

The hoogland center for the arts provides a creative environment for the community.

The mission of the springfield project is to unite springfield as a community by working to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. the project seeks to empower citizens to develop solutions to problems that they identify in their neighborhoods and to foster collaboration among government agencies, service providers, people who want to help, and those who need help.

To solicit and generate private funding and donations that assist in enhancing and preserving illinois' natural habitats, historic sites, rivers and stream corridors, state parks, forest and fish wildlife areas.

To implant firmly in the youth of the community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty and courage so that they may be finer, stronger and happier youth and will grow to be good, clean, healthy adults.

Benefit youth boys and girls in the springfield area by teaching the game of soccer. the organization provides training, rules, league and tournament play.

Prevention of child abuse and neglect by providing emergency respite care free of charge to children and their families involved in a crisis situation.

The mission of inner city mission is to provide what is needed to help homeless children, their parents, and single women find their way home.

Ronald mcdonald house charities of central illinois (rmhcci) provides a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. rmhcci has operated a ronald mcdonald house located in springfield, illinois, for over 32 years. in 2018, rmhcci broke ground on a new 40,000 square foot ronald mcdonald house in peoria, illinois that opened in late 2019.

Provide transitional housing programs and hiv services

To provide service and assistance to the poor and disadvantaged of the community, making a difference for those among us who are less fortunate, to serve people in crisis by providing assistance and/or referral to other community resources.

To optimally serve our patients and their physicians in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease with: compassion and dignity, assurance of quality, research, and education.

The purposes of the education fund are: to advance the science of jurisprudence; to conduct educational programs, including but not limited to, the sponsoring of seminars and lectures in all areas and phases of trial advocacy; to promote law students' interest in trial advocacy through the sponsorship, together with major law schools, of essay contests open to law students; to cause to be published and distributed, treatises, books and other publications on any or all aforementioned; articles, addresses, reports, subjects related to the aforementioned; to cause to be produced and distributed, films, recording discs, displays, and other audio-visual materials on any or all subjects related to the aforementioned; to engage in any and all lawful activity which may be necessary, useful, suitable, desirable or proper for the furtherance, accomplishment, fostering or attainment of the above purposes.