The South End Community Center (SECC) is a non-profit organization serving children, youth and families in the Springfield community, with a focus on the South End. The SECC is dedicated to helping individuals develop the qualities needed to become responsible and caring citizens. To achieve this, we provide a variety of quality programs in lifelong learning, youth programs and family support designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of Springfield residents. The South End Community is the second most impoverished community (49.7%) in Springfield, second to only the North End. Furthermore, one out of every three children (33% under 18 yrs of age) in Springfield lives in poverty, a stat which is higher than cities such as Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles. Therefore, existing/and new programs and collaborations have been vital to sustain the only community center serving the South End of Springfield.

 

The SECC boasts an actively involved Board of Directors. The SECC Board of Director’s conducts fundraisers, supports programming, and is critical to maintaining the SECC Fundraisers include the Annual Golf Tournament, Holiday Appeal and Community Brunches (TBA). Board Members also offer suggestions concerning programmatic aspects and are flexible to the needs of the Center and its members.

 

With its many collaborations and support the SECC provides a safe haven for our youth. In the very challenging urban environment that is the South End of Springfield, volunteers, the Board, the staff the community and funders to help the SECC continue to offer a positive place to play, learn, socialize, network, and hold activities for the community and the Greater Springfield area.