Helping Hands of Springfield

06/01/2026

The IL Secretary of State Mobile DMV visited our Helping Hands shelter to give our clients the chance to obtain or renew their state IDs — a critical step toward stability, employment, and independence.

At the same time, our partners at Fifth Street Renaissance were onsite providing Narcan distribution and HIV testing, helping keep our community safe, informed, and supported.

We’re grateful for these partnerships that remove barriers and bring essential services directly to the people who need them most.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🌞 Find Your Flow in the Garden! 🌞
Join us for FREE Yoga in the Garden with instructor Emily Levault — the perfect way to relax, stretch, and connect with nature.

📅 Saturday, May 30 at 11:15 AM
📍 Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens
1022 N. Fifth Street, Springfield

Bring a mat or blanket and enjoy yoga surrounded by sunshine, trees, and community vibes. 🌸

Let’s breathe, move, and grow together! 💚

05/27/2026

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

05/27/2026

The Springfield Fire Department is re-launching a program to make it easier for firefighters to access homes during emergencies.

05/27/2026

🍪 Cookie Party in the Park! 🍪
What a sweet day at the Residential Living Complex! Our Helping Hands staff, along with our amazing team on site, spent the afternoon baking and sharing fresh, warm cookies with our wonderful residents.

The park was filled with laughter, good conversation, and the smell of homemade treats drifting through the air. Moments like these remind us how special community truly is. 💛

Thank you to our residents for joining us and to our Helping Hands crew for bringing joy — one cookie at a time.

05/27/2026

🌼 Celebrate Summer Blooms! 🌼
Join us for the Central Illinois Daylily Society Plant Show — a vibrant showcase of stunning daylilies and garden inspiration!

📅 Saturday, June 27th
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🌿 Discover unique varieties, meet fellow plant lovers, and learn tips to make your garden thrive.

Bring your friends and family for an afternoon surrounded by color and community! 💐

05/26/2026

Helping our community stay healthy and supported — one load at a time!

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month for FREE wellness checks and access to laundry services.
Stop by for:

🩺 Cholesterol Checks
🩸 Glucose Checks
💓 Blood Pressure Checks

📅 Every 2nd Thursday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 801 S Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703

Proudly supported by:
🤝 Springfield Clinic
🤝 Molina Healthcare
🤝 Clean Slate Advocates

Keeping our community clean, healthy, and cared for — together. 💙

05/26/2026

Free Summer Meals in Springfield — For All Children 18 & Under!
No child should go hungry during the summer. Springfield schools are offering FREE breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years old or younger. No registration, no paperwork — just show up and enjoy a healthy meal.

🍽️ Breakfast: 8:00–9:00 AM (varies by site)
🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (varies by site)
📍 Meals served at the school locations listed below
❗ All sites closed on 6/19 and 7/3