The SCF is organized exclusively for education and charitable purposes. The Federation holds a 501(c)(3) and has been incorporated under the laws of Illinois since 1997 and remains in good standing with the state. The Federation strives to improve the lives and life outcomes of disadvantaged single adults, families, and children in central Illinois.

SCF History

In 1993, Illinois began exploring ways to deliver human services that would improve the lives of children and families and help to build stronger communities throughout the state. With the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Governor’s Task Force on Human Services Reform, a new approach for delivering human services in the state of Illinois was tested in five Illinois communities. Springfield was one of the five communities chosen to participate in the pilot.

Illinois became a pioneer in changing the face of human services delivery and leading the nation in welfare reform, and the Illinois pilot became known as the Springfield Community Federation.

The mission of the SCF was to strengthen the family support network by alleviating family poverty and addressing larger and more complex societal issues, with a goal of using the combined influence of public and private sector leaders to make strategic decisions and recommendations on how services should be provided and funded.

The Federation has added a strategy of providing free HIV testing and counseling throughout central Illinois as a result of funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Minority Health Services. The Springfield Community Federation continues to find innovative ways to efficiently provide human services through its partnerships with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Human Services, and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Springfield Community Federation Board

The SCF Board is comprised of 20 members representing various agencies throughout the Springfield Community. Membership is by Board appointment and open to individuals representing any local organization or to individual community members with a willingness to enhance and further the mission of the SCF.

All meetings are held at United Way of Central Illinois,1999 West Wabash, Springfield, IL at 4:30 p.m. and open to the public. See scheduled dates below.

Board Members

Leu Baker Director of Special Education Springfield School District 186Kevin Broeckling Dean Benedictine UniversityKenneth Crutcher Director Office of Budget Management, City of SpringfieldSharmin Doering Executive Director Sangamon County Community Resources Bobby Hall Member at Large Lillie Jasper COO/HS Director Springfield Urban League Dr. Louise Ann Abbott-Joseph Member at Large Rev Silas Johnson Pastor Calvary Missionary Baptist Church John Kelker President United Way of Central Illinois

Karen Lee Director Community Support Network, Department of Psychiatry S.I.U. School of MedicineCharlene Moe Senior Program Specialist National Outreach University of Illinois Center for Public Safety and Justice Gail O’Neill Assistant Director Sangamon County Department of Public Health Sarahjini Nunn NAACP Najwa Samara Member at Large Jeffrey Schukai Springfield Housing Authority Lolita Smith Department of Children and Family Services Robert Williams Chief of Police City of Springfield, IL Rev. Sam Winger Serving Jesus Willingly Urban Ministries, Inc.

Resources for Board Members

Staff

Julius Simmons, Jr.
Interim Executive Director
217-679-0629
Jsimmonsjr@springfieldfederation.org

 

Tanya M. Brawner
Program Administrator HIV/AIDS
217-679-0568
tanya.brawner@springfieldfederation.org

 

Beverly Harvey
Program Administrator HIV / AIDS
217-670-2749
beverly.harvey@springfieldfederation.org