Resources for Springfield Area
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Kumler Outreach Ministries provides help to neighbors who are struggling in the greater Springfield, Illinois area. Programs include a food pantry, medicine program, neighborhood gardens, free personal hygiene items, diapers and newborn items.
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Lantern (Formerly Bright by Text)
Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing families with essential information for raising kids, from pregnancy through the preteen years. Lantern offers a free text messaging service that delivers high-quality...
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A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.
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Laundry Service at All in One Laundry Center
All In One Laundry Center & Services partners with the nonprofit Clean Slate Advocates to provide a low-cost laundry program for unhoused and low-income residents. $1 per load wash n’ fold laundry service, 6 a.m....
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Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know
HealthyChildren.org provides information on the early signs of learning disabilities and difficulties in children and how to help them succeed.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) provides tools, resources, podcasts and community. LDA helps create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.
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Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois
The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Illinois offers resources and supports to empower individuals with learning disabilities throughout their lifespan. It provides people with learning disabilities, their families, teachers and other professionals information on state...
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Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Toolkit for Families of Young Children With Disabilities
Early CHOICES’ Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Inclusion Toolkit aims to help families of children with disabilities navigate the early childhood system to ensure their child is included in the LRE. Whether you’re just beginning your...
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Legal Information in American Sign Language
The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) and the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF) offer a variety of videos that provide legal information in American Sign Language (ASL), with English voice-over and captions, for the public. The...
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LIFE Center for Independent Living
Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE) Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) operates a wide variety of programs to support, mentor and advocate for disability rights and independent living for residents in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and...