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Hope to Change Springfield’s Headlines

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Another week, another tragic headline – at least, that’s how it feels sometimes. We read Springfield’s tragic headlines – murders, assaults, arrests – and we feel sad, angry, afraid, maybe even numb. And maybe we start to believe there’s nothing we can do to change our headlines. But that’s not true! There is something we […]

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How to Get Involved This Fall

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Maybe you’ve been thinking about volunteering with kids in Springfield, and maybe this fall seems like a good time to get involved. (Or maybe you know someone that you can pass this along to!) If so, know that we’ve got a place for you – whether you’re young or old or in between! If you’re […]

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Celebrating 10 years of STARS at Westside!

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Last week the STARS Afterschool Program at Westside Christian Community wrapped up for the year, marking 10 full years of serving Snyder Park Elementary kids through STARS. Born out of hearts full of love for God and for neighborhood kids, STARS started in the fall of 2003, and has served hundreds of children with dozens […]