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Lauren Caggiano

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Downtown Springfield
Springfield’s Haitian Community Faces Uncertainty Amid TPS Program Challenges

Haitian individuals and families, who fled violence in their homeland and settled in Springfield, are in a vulnerable position.

‘A passion project’: How Reimagine Gifts & More has struck a chord with shoppers

Owner and serial entrepreneur Kari Johnston reflects on lessons learned after a year in business.

Beyond the toothache: How Clark County is responding to an oral health crisis

County leaders are bridging gaps in oral health by improving access, affordability, and workforce shortages through outreach, education, and partnerships.

How NCF Savings Bank is supporting Springfield’s growth

As a community bank, the institution works to strengthen Clark County by prioritizing and investing in families, business owners, and neighborhoods.

Think Pink
Meet the breast cancer survivor bringing hope to women in Clark County

"Clark County is my heart. I've lived here my whole life. Clark County is the community that supported us…during this journey, so I wanted to give back to Clark County."

Staff at the Health Center perform an exam on a student.
Springfield City School District’s School Based Health Center is transforming community wellness

“We heard from families and staff during strategic planning that access to healthcare was a major issue. If students aren’t feeling well, they’re not in the building, and that impacts everything from attendance to graduation rates.”

Co-working space at The Hive
The Hive: Building a home for small businesses to grow

“I grew up when everything was closing downtown,” he says. “When we moved back, we saw signs of redevelopment happening. We wanted to do our small part of that.” 

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