Support Creativity. Support Opportunity.
At Make-It Springfield, creativity builds confidence, connection, and opportunity. Every day, people of all ages and backgrounds walk through our doors to learn new skills, share ideas and discover their capabilities. From youth growing their leadership skills and makers launching small businesses, to refugees rebuilding their lives and neighbors stopping in to fix their bikes, Make-It is a place where everyone belongs.
Your gift keeps this creative energy alive—especially for those who might not otherwise have access to it. Make-It serves a diverse, predominantly low-income community in the heart of Springfield, where creative opportunities and resources can be out of reach. Here, materials, space and social networks are made accessible to everyone, regardless of income or experience.
With your support, Make-It can continue to grow as a hub of inspiration, skill-building, and belonging.
Our focus areas include:
RAD SPRINGFIELD BIKE SHOP: Your support ensures RAD has the best tools, parts, and space needed to provide critical bike repair services and training programs. “Doing whatever I can to help people ride, especially as a form of transportation, is something I want to be part of.” — N. Staub, RAD technician and volunteer
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT RAD WITH OUR SPECIAL GIVING TUESDAY FUNDRAISER FOR RAD!
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP: Your support is an investment in youth leadership and helps us employ more local artists to teach and mentor them. “These experiences are building confidence, creativity, and belonging in young people.” — E. Harrison, Guidance Counselor, Springfield Honors Academy
SOCIAL SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMS: Your support builds programs that introduce resources and teach essential skills for self-sufficiency, often in collaboration with other agencies. “Programs like this create a sense of community that makes a big difference in people’s lives.” — J. Miller, Jewish Family Service, Asst. Director Refugee Self-Sufficiency
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: Your support sustains space to work, tools for reaching new audiences, and workstations for creating marketing materials. “Make-It has been fundamental in helping me build an audience, so I can also help others grow their own passion for traditional drawing techniques.” — S. Martinez, Artist
ACCESSIBLE SUPPLIES & WORKSHOPS: Your support equals free access to basic art supplies, well-maintained equipment and sliding scale registration fees for workshops. “I really enjoyed the warm and inspiring vibe. I looked around and then settled on what I thought was most interesting!” — Drop-in visitor
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SOME OF OUR PEOPLE & PROGRAMS.
Make Your Impact Today
💛 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 your donation to our Venmo, @Make-It-Springfield.
📦 Visit our Amazon Wish List to add to our supply fund or purchase supplies.
📧 Email Marla Shelasky, Development Mgr., to discuss business sponsorship.
Support creativity. Support community. Support Make-It Springfield.
