A Community Leader to Guide the Organization’s Next Chapter of Growth and Innovation Springfield, MA — February 21, 2025 — Make-It Springfield, a vibrant center of creativity and collaboration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Hinkson as its new President of the Corporation and Board of Directors. With a strong background in leadership, […]
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Sewing Program with JFS Women’s Group
We are really proud of the women who participated in a very special collaborative program this winter! Up to eighteen women came to Make-It Springfield for nine early morning Mondays, to learn Sewing Machine Basics with local seamstress, Elizabeth Daniels. The program was a collaboration with Jewish Family Services of Western MA whose Women’s Group […]
TSM Design donates $2500 as a matching gift!
Our neighbors, the staff at TSM Design, were inspired this season to help fund a very special sewing program at Make-It Springfield, and to inspire others to donate. We couldn’t be more grateful for those who join us in our vision to serve the creative needs of our diverse community. Thank you TSM Design! Here […]
Make a difference with a donation to Make-It Springfield
The success of Make-It Springfield is based in how we support the needs of creative people in our community. People walk in and discover a safe space where they can access knowledge and encouragement for their creative ideas. They experiment with our materials and equipment and discover their own creative potential. As they grow, they […]
Celebrate 8! Our 2024 Birthday Dinner
Make-It Springfield celebrated our 2024 anniversary with a special Celebrate 8! dinner, honoring our one of our co-founders, Michael DiPasquale, and our long time RAD Springfield Volunteer, Rob Thomas. Make-It occupies a special place in our community because of the generous time and effort of these dedicated individuals. Friends, Make-It staff and Board members, teen […]
We are expanding access for teens!
Join us in making this possible by donating today! Help us reach our goal to provide transportation services for teens who will spend time creating and inventing at Make-it Springfield from May through December this year. Providing transportation addresses a key barrier to high-quality, out-of-school resources for youth. And we are proud to say that Make-It […]
