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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois serves the community through its mission to extend a healing and empowering presence modeled after Jesus. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, it offers various programs and services designed to support individuals and families in need across multiple locations, including Decatur, Effingham, and Springfield. The organization invites community involvement through donations, volunteering, and events, reflecting its commitment to social service and outreach. The Catholic Charities heritage is rooted in compassion and the belief in helping others in times of struggle and hardship. Generated from the website

The Historic Preservation Agency is an agency of the state of Illinois that operates more than 60 historic sites and memorials. Located in Springfield, Ill., it also administers the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The library is the state s chief historical and genealogical research facility, and home to the state s world-renowned Abraham Lincoln collection. Additionally, it houses the agency's collection of more than 12 million items of Illinois history. The museum combines scholarship and showmanship to communicate the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and features several Lincoln artifacts, as well as two main theaters. The Historic Preservation Agency administers all state and federal historic preservation and incentive programs in Illinois, including the National Register of Historic Places.

The Springfield Project is an innovative coworking and business incubator facility located in Springfield, Illinois, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of small businesses and startups, particularly within minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned categories. By leveraging local community assets, the project focuses on increasing access to entrepreneurial resources and training for underserved populations in the area. In addition to its core services, The Springfield Project also runs youth empowerment initiatives and a Micro Loan Program, aimed at providing job skills, work experience, and financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs. Since its inception, the organization has fostered significant community impact through partnerships and hands-on training opportunities for local youth and small business owners alike. Generated from the website