Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center

Today, we honor and have tremendous gratitude and deep reflection for the heavy price paid by our Veterans and their families. No tribute can match your sacrifice, and no words can fully contain our indebtedness. We love all of you.

There were a lot of hugs, laughs, tears, some beautiful words spoken, and some very bold and real stories told. We honored our staff at this year's annual meeting, as well as our friends at the Coalition of Rainbow Alliances, who were the recipients of our Community Partner Award, and Kathy Kauffman Smith, who was the recipient of our Community Champion Award. Thank you to our board and to everyone who attended last night! We had a wonderful time with you!

💔 Springfield, here we go.....getting people off the street and into housing—and we need your help again.

If you can’t give, please, please share.

Fifth Street Renaissance is preparing 16 apartments for individuals and families moving from homelessness into permanent housing over the coming weeks. These are people who have worked hard to get here—but they cannot start over in an empty space.

We urgently need, gently used please (we cannot accept broken or damaged items):
🛋️ Couches and loveseats
🪑 Living room chairs and recliners
🪞 Dressers and nightstands
🍽️ Dinette tables and chairs
💡 Lamps, pots and pans, dishes

We are also in need of smart TVs

These items mean stability, dignity, and comfort.

Imagine finally getting keys to your own place after months—or years—of hardship, and walking into an empty apartment. Then imagine having a place to sit, eat, and feel safe. That is the difference you make.

🚚 Pickups available the next three Thursdays:
📅 April 23
📅 April 30
📅 May 7

📞 Please call or text Seth at 217-926-2164 to schedule a pickup

📍 Drop-off: 1315 North 5th Street (Rear), Springfield, IL
9am to 4pm Mon - Fri

If you’ve been holding onto furniture you don’t need—now is the time.
If you know someone who might help—please tag them.
If you can’t give, sharing this post helps more than you know.

Please help us make sure no one moves into a home with nothing inside. ❤️

We had a wonderful time “Sharing the Vision” with Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL) at The Ritz Gala this year! Thank you CORAL, for putting on a grand event every year. We danced, celebrated, and we appreciate you all so much.

📸 by Gracie Tierney Photography