We all have great ideas. But turning ideas into action is harder than one might think, especially in neglected areas with limited resources.

Since 2015, the Urban Action Network supported local activists and community-based organizations to create and promote community solutions. UAct provided in-kind, hands-on project management assistance to design, develop, execute and sustain community-based projects and activities. We provided tools, resources and connections to help local activists and organizations realize their goals.

Now, in 2023, UAct is redirecting its approach to promote community-based micro projects that provide social, economic and/or environmental benefit in East Springfield, IL by supporting annual RESTORE THE CORE grants awarded to qualifying groups seeking neighborhood/community improvement.

For more information on RESTORE THE CORE grants, click HERE

Recent UAct Activities

Violent storms ripped through Springfield, IL on June 29, 2023 leaving widespread damage and power outages. On Friday morning, UAct began working with Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory to develop a strategy to assist the most needy families. Days later, UAct put out a request for support to some local generous donors and, together with our donation, we raised over $10,800. With that, we purchased $50 food certificates from Humphrey’s Market and County Market, both whom themselves donated to the cause, and have been distributing certificates to needy families in the urban core. Thank you to the following donors who stepped up without hesitation to help: The Cutler Family Charitable Trust/Leslie Sgro; Sangamon County Democrats, Drs. Kemia Sarraf and Jeffrey Goldstein, Jane E. Ford, David and Laurie Farrell, Bonnie & Ron Ettinger, Cassandra Claman, Larry Golden, Humphrey’s Market and County Market.