University Heights Neighborhood Association sprang into action when COVID-19 arrived in Springfield.
Board members scrambled to create a postcard to alert every neighbor within its boundaries of Brookside/Bennett, Campbell, Sunshine and National that volunteers were willing and ready to help them get whatever support they needed to safely navigate the health crisis. Groceries, prescriptions, help finding food or rent assistance — UHNA residents remain willing to help any way they can.
Community Partnership of the Ozarks provided invaluable support in creating the mailer, getting it published and securing a discount on postage costs. UHNA gives special thanks to Doug Schlottman, CPO’s community development specialist, for enthusiastically lending his support and expertise. Because of Schlottman’s assistance, it took only one week to take the project from concept to mailbox.
Response to the mailer has been good, though few have asked for any services. Most calls were simply to express gratitude for the support. UHNA also received several new memberships through the initiative.
As the pandemic slogs on, UHNA remains focused on keeping our neighbors united and supported while we have physically keep our distance. We are finding new ways to accomplish long-standing goals and looking for new goals to achieve while we await an end to our present limitations.