Support Creativity. Support Community.
Artmaking instills pride and a sense of accomplishment, connects people to one another, celebrates individual voices, and provides a step towards healing. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience this in their lives. Thanks to your support, Make-It Springfield welcomes 1200+ drop-in visitors for open studio hours and hundreds of workshop participants each year.
In the coming year, we want to facilitate even more creative experiences, for those who need it most, by expanding our work with schools and social service agencies—you can help make this work possible!
E. Harrison
Guidance Counselor, Springfield Honors Academy
The need is immense, as evidenced by the many inquiries we receive to help.
Make-It Springfield—with its roots in the community, its experience with people from all backgrounds and its access to skilled and dedicated instructors—is uniquely qualified to fulfill the need.
Last year, we facilitated an eight-week sewing program for refugee women. This year, we have welcomed an adult literacy group for bookmaking, 60 students from a neighborhood high school and, in August, we will host an adaptive bicycle program for people of all ages with physical disabilities.
We’ve been asked to create a birdhouse-building workshop for young adults with disabilities; to facilitate an arts workshop at the local homeless shelter; to lead a printmaking session with a homeschool group; and to provide arts activities for local residential communities—we need your help to make these happen!
J. Miller
Assistant Director, Refugee Self-Sufficiency, Jewish Family ServiceWill you help us accomplish this by donating?
Your donation will directly support these new programs, including instructor stipends, program supplies and expanded operating hours.
Perhaps you’d like to fund a typical group program for eight participants at $300. Or you may wish to consider becoming a sustaining donor with a monthly donation that will provide ongoing support of Make-It Springfield.
WAYS TO GIVE
–> Donate online with a credit card and consider making it a monthly donation!
–> Mail a check to Make-It Springfield, 286 Bridge St., Springfield, MA, 01103
–> Send any amount directly through our Venmo link.
–> 286 Bridge Street to drop some dollars in our Donation Box.
–> Visit our Amazon Wish List and help replenish our supplies.
With your support, you’re giving access, you’re giving belonging, and you’re giving someone the chance to grow through creativity.
Help us say “Yes!” to more classrooms, another group and another chance for someone to discover their creative potential.
Thank you for being part of our community.
