Heartland Continuum of Care

06/23/2026

🥕🍅 FREE FRESH PRODUCE! 🍎🌽

Join Aetna Better Health of Illinois for a Pop-Up Farmers Market on Friday, June 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Washington Street Mission (408 N. 4th Street, Springfield).

Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at no cost while supplies last. This is a great opportunity to pick up healthy, nutritious food for yourself and your family.

📍 Washington Street Mission
408 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702

📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Please help spread the word to friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who may benefit. We hope to see you there! 🌱

06/13/2026

🎉 Come celebrate Juneteenth with us! 🎉

Heartland HOUSED is proud to be out at the Juneteenth Celebration connecting with community members, sharing resources, and spreading awareness about housing services available throughout Sangamon County.

Stop by our booth to learn about:
🏠 Housing and homelessness resources
📱 Heartland Connect mobile app
🤝 Coordinated Entry services
💙 Community support programs
🩺 Free Narcan and resource information

We’ll be here throughout the event and would love to meet you! Come grab some information, say hello, and join in celebrating this important day of freedom, resilience, and community.

06/10/2026

Looking for a new career opportunity in Springfield? Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) is hosting a Job Fair on June 12 and is currently hiring for several positions, including Driver, Supervisor, and Case Manager.

If you're interested in making a difference in our community, be sure to stop by and learn more about these opportunities.

📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 2141 W. White Oaks Dr., Unit A, Springfield, IL 62704

Please share with anyone who may be looking for employment or a career in human services.

06/09/2026

📣 Pay What You Can Community Rummage Sale 📣

Looking for clothing, furniture, books, toys, or household items? Stop by this community rummage sale where everything is available on a pay-what-you-can basis, making it accessible for everyone.

🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 First Church of the Brethren
2115 Yale Boulevard

Whether you're searching for a specific item, furnishing a home, or just love a good treasure hunt, there will be something for every budget.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your networks and anyone who may benefit from affordable household goods and clothing.

05/22/2026

Last November, during the Built For Zero Learning Session in Denver, we had the opportunity to hear Mayor Johnston speak about the strategies and partnerships that helped make this progress possible.

What stood out most was not just the results, but the reminder that reducing homelessness takes an entire community working together with urgency, coordination, and a shared goal. That is exactly the work we are committed to in Springfield through collaboration across agencies, providers, local government leaders, and community partners.

Progress like this does not happen by chance. It happens when communities choose to work together, stay focused on people, and refuse to accept homelessness as inevitable.

05/11/2026

We are excited to welcome our friends from throughout the state to Springfield this week for the Home Illinois Summit!

We hope you have a great visit and while you're here, we'd love for you to check out some of our favorite spots!

05/06/2026

Starting tomorrow, Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is offering a Women’s Support Group for survivors of adult and childhood sexual assault.

This is a 4-week closed group held at the Washington Street Mission, creating a safe, supportive space to share and process experiences.

🗓 Thursdays beginning May 7
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM

You do not have to attend all four sessions to participate, but you are welcome to attend as many as you can.

If you are interested, please reach out to Amanda M. for more information.

You are not alone. 💙

05/05/2026

Did you lose your SNAP benefits because of the new federal SNAP work requirements?

The federal government made changes to SNAP and some customers lost benefits on May 1, 2026, if they weren’t meeting or exempt from new work requirements.

See if you can file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

Customers can regain eligibility and meet the new work requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: SNAPWorkRequirements.illinois.gov

05/04/2026

People experiencing unsheltered homelessness are at higher risk for tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses during the summer months. Prevention matters.

Bug spray = protection.

If you’re able, donate or distribute:
• Bug repellant
• Bug wipes
• Lightweight long sleeves

Add bug spray to your outreach. It’s one of the simplest ways to protect someone’s health.

05/04/2026

Stronger communities start with making sure everyone has a place to call home. We appreciate the good work that Community Solutions continues to do around the country to make that possible.

No one plans to become homeless.

It often begins with something unexpected: a job loss, a medical bill, or rising costs that push someone past the edge.

But what keeps people stuck is often a different story.

Barriers like eviction records, missing documents, or not having an address can make it incredibly hard to move forward.

When we understand both how homelessness starts, and what keeps people there, we can build solutions that actually work because everyone deserves a path back to stability.