Social Innovation

The Buchwalter House

From mansion to meeting place: The Buchwalter House and the Woman’s Town Club of Springfield

“For a long time, the women of the different clubs all over Springfield would meet at various locations such as churches or one of their own homes. They eventually wanted to establish their own clubhouse dedicated to the purposes of each subjective institution.”

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Champion City Youth Rally planned to engage, empower local youth leaders

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Indian Creek Distillery halted whiskey production a couple of weeks ago, and instead have started to produce hand sanitizer.
Indian Creek Distillery making hand sanitizer to donate to local organizations, sell to public

In light of coronavirus and a need for more hand sanitizer to be manufactured, Missy Duer says regulations for small, artisan distillers changed.

Need help or want to help? Here’s “The Hub’s” COVID-19 resource guide

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