Restore SGF

05/04/2026

Big congratulations to our board member Becky Volz on being named Citizen of the Year!

Becky has been a strong advocate for neighborhoods and community investment across Springfield, and we’re grateful to have her as part of Restore SGF. This recognition is well deserved!

Check out the full story below.

Meet Becky Volz, Springfield's Citizen of the Year, who has redefined what it means to be a neighbor through her tireless community service.

04/09/2026

🌞The weather is getting nicer… thinking about making some improvements to your house? We may be able to help.

Restore My Block team applications are open.

This program is all about neighbors working together to improve their block. A few teams are already starting to form, and we’d love to see more get involved.

Through a Restore My Block project, homeowners can receive dollar-for-dollar reimbursement on exterior improvements like roofs, windows, siding/paint, landscaping, and more.

5–9 households = up to $1,000 reimbursement per home
10–19 households = up to $2,500 reimbursement per home

If you own and live in your home in one of the following neighborhoods, you may be eligible:
Doling Park (East of Robbinson Avenue)
Fassnight
Grant Beach
Meador Park (East of National Avenue)
Woodland Heights

If you’ve got a few close neighbors interested, that’s all it takes to get started. We’ll help guide you through the rest.

Reach out if you want to learn more or start forming a team! 🏘

02/26/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here! See how Restore SGF is connecting neighbors, increasing homeownership, enhancing homes, and strengthening our neighborhoods across Springfield.

Thank you to the residents, community partners, and supporters who make this work possible.

Read the report on our website: RestoreSGF.com

02/26/2026

We are excited to see Springfield’s continued investment in neighborhood spaces. Support for parks, trails, and recreation helps build stronger neighborhoods across the city, including those connected to our work at Restore SGF.

The resolution approved Monday includes appropriations for eight specific projects slated for completion by early 2028.

01/28/2026

🏡 Restore My Block Team Applications Open February 1st! 🏡

Ready to make a visible difference on your block? Restore My Block team applications open February 1st, and now is the perfect time to start talking with your neighbors.

To qualify:
• You must live in a Restore SGF neighborhood
• You must own and occupy your home
• You must be current on property taxes
• Teams must include at least 5 homes within a 1,000-foot radius

Reimbursement amounts:
• 5–9 homes on a team = $1,000 reimbursement per home
• 10–19 homes on a team = $2,500 reimbursement per home

What projects qualify?
Restore My Block focuses on curb appeal improvements, examples:
• Porch repairs
• Landscaping
• Exterior paint
• Siding repairs
• Most improvements that can be seen from the front curb of your home

Not sure who your neighbors are or who might be eligible? We can help!
We can provide a list of nearby addresses that may qualify.

Not sure how to get started meeting neighbors? We can help with that too!
Our team can join you for door-to-door outreach or help send letters to nearby homeowners.

Restore My Block is about neighbors working together to improve their homes, strengthen their block, and build pride where they live.

Questions? Thinking about starting a team? Reach out to us or visit our website. We’re happy to help every step of the way!
https://www.restoresgf.com/blockchallenge

01/08/2026

Great things are happening at Restore SGF this year!

We are gearing up for an exciting 2026 with programs that support homeowners, strengthen neighborhoods, and help people invest back into their communities.

Want to learn more? Come see us at your upcoming neighborhood meeting. We will be sharing details about our programs, answering questions, and talking about what is ahead.

📍 Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings

Woodland Heights, January 15

Grant Beach, January 19

Fassnight, January 22

Meador Park, January 22

Doling Park, February 19

We would love to meet you and talk about how Restore SGF can support you and your neighborhood.

Restore SGF to launch revolving loan fund, employer-assisted housing program in 2026 0 By Michael Brittain, Restore SGF, for SGFNN on November 18, 2025 Jobs & Growth, Neighborhood Improvements, Resources Since launching its first major initiative just over two years ago, Restore SGF has become a dri...

12/23/2025

We want to give a huge thank you to our friends at Mid-Missouri Bank for their continued support of Restore SGF this year. Their partnership has directly helped drive reinvestment in some of Springfield’s historic neighborhoods and supported local homeowners who are putting down roots right here in our community.

We’re grateful for partners who believe in neighborhood-led change and long-term investment in Springfield.

Stay tuned for our annual report to see just what we’ve been able to accomplish with this support.

12/05/2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gracie Waterman, of Springfield, says the work of Restore SGF is foundational in making Springfield a place where people not only can afford to live, but desire to. She wants to see the Spring Forward SGF Tax used to fund the nonprofit.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/voices-opinion/letters/letter-fund-restore-sgf-for-a-better-springfield-housing-market/

12/02/2025

As we look back on 2025, we want to say thank you.
Restore SGF made meaningful progress this year by helping first-time homebuyers, supporting seniors with essential home repairs, and encouraging neighbors to strengthen their neighborhoods.

None of this happens without the people who believe in this work. Your encouragement, your time, and your generosity continue to move these programs forward.

Today is Giving Tuesday.
If Restore SGF has made a difference in your neighborhood or community, we hope you will consider supporting our work. Every contribution helps us expand safe and stable homeownership and keep Springfield’s historic neighborhoods thriving.

Thank you for being part of this mission.
https://cfozarks.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=6073

11/24/2025