In 2024, Make-It Springfield drew in 2700+ program participants and 1200+ walk-in visitors for learning, teaching, visiting and exploring their potential by using our supplies and equipment to do their own creative work. At the same time, our number of donors increased 73% and our total donations received increased by 107%. With sincere gratitude and appreciation […]
Volunteers & Donors
Noah Staub, Volunteer RAD Coordinator and Bike Technician
Noah Staub has been hanging around RAD Springfield Community Bike Shop since 2020 and has recently volunteered to step into the role of RAD Coordinator. You can visit RAD Springfield on Monday afternoons from 2-6 pm. So tell us about when you first came to Make-It Springfield, who was here and what was going on. […]
Bobby Olsen, Volunteer Bike Technician
Bobby Olsen volunteers every week with RAD Springfield Community Bike Shop to help refurbish bikes and work with the general public to fix, sell and give away bikes. RAD is open to the public on Monday afternoons from 2-6 pm. We caught up with Bobby to learn more about his work and interests. Hi Bobby! […]
Reid McCoy, Robotics Instructor
We first met Reid when he took a online Robotics class with Make-It in 2021—he was just a middle-school student at that time. In 2024, and now a high school student, Reid got back in touch because he wanted to “give back.” In August, 2024, he volunteered to lead a 3-session Robotics class and enjoyed […]
Make-It Springfield Announces Gillian Hinkson as New President
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, […]
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 […]
