Anne Kandilis likes to say Springfield WORKS serves as “a platform for change, innovation, and collaboration.” Elaborating, she said those three ingredients, and many others, are needed to address a number of issues challenging this region, but especially the need to connect area residents with job opportunities and enable them to thrive in the workplace…

MassLive featured the Springfield WORKS community empowerment initiative! Through publications and news coverage like this, Springfield WORKS is initiating difficult conversations and bringing attention to the often-overlooked formerly-incarcerated population. Read the full article here.

Our survey of Springfield residents impacted by the justice system appeared on our local NPR website. You can read the full article at the link below! Link here.