Faith Coalition for the Common Good

10/15/2026

𝐘𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 - 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬! 📢🪧🏠 Exciting news! Our Springfield Safe Homes yard signs are HERE! 🎉🏡
As we continue building momentum for safe and healthy homes for all Springfield residents- we have created Yard Signs to support our Safe Homes Campaign! More than a sign, they are a visible reminder that our community believes everyone deserves a safe place to call home!🏡
‼️We have two designs available, including a special design created by our very own local artist, Shanera Wilson, who painted the beautiful “Vote Safe Homes” artwork.
🎨We are proud to showcase local talent while lifting up this important community movement!
Here’s THE DEETS:📍
Email [email protected] for coordination/pick up!
You can schedule a time to pick up your sign from our office or sign drop off.
🗣️Help us spread the word by displaying a sign in your yard, at your organization, or in another permitted location!

📣 Addition ways to Support Safe Homes: Door to door Canvassing, Postcard Writing & Phone Banking: Wednesday and Fridays and Saturdays! Mark your calendars for an election day ACTION!

➡️Let’s get these signs in yards, spread the word, and keep building the movement for Safe Homes in Springfield! And FLIP your ballot to Vote Yes, this election 🗳️Your Voice Matters!

10/15/2026

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POP UP Sign Making Party NK4
UIS Brookens Library Room 369
7:30-9PM Tonight 10/15/26
contact:
Eric Hadley-Ives Faith Coalition for the Common Good Land of Lincoln Democratic Socialists of America 50501 Springfield IL Springfield Women’s Action Network Citizen Action Illinois

10/13/2026

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Please join the Massey Community Action Network (MCAN) on Oct 14th for our FIRST public meeting, the MCAN Community Gathering. Please see inside invitation link for all additional details.

10/10/2026

⚠️Springfield, ILLINOIS: Why a Landlord Registry You Ask? Stories like these and countless others. Real Life Housing Stories: A series Where The Community Shares Their TRUTH.
🏡EVERY resident deserves SAFE, Liveable, Healthy housing!
Voting YES to the Landlord Registry and Licensing Program, on Nov 3rd, creates Accountability and transparency between Landlords and Renters! when you mark, yes, the community wins.
🔊Voting is your right and your voice matters. If you ever thought voting didn’t count, this is your chance to change that narrative! As you can see, there are many limitations to the city and governing housing Authority.
!! Hear Roxanne’s story! She firsthand felt the threat of a non-safe home and the unfortunate dismissal of a landlord.

10/04/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 ☀️📰🗞️🏡
“Housing is a human right. When housing is doing well, the economy flourishes, our health is better, the city is better,” said Tyshianna Bankhead, executive director of the Faith Coalition, a Springfield-based nonprofit. “We’re not trying to penalize any landlord. We want to make sure that the whole of Springfield is healthier.”

Read the newest IL Time’s front page story. Learn about the stories many of our Springfield Renters experience.

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 “𝐘𝐄𝐒” this November’s election on the referendum and inspection question.

Article in the comments.

A referendum requiring landlord registration will be on the ballot this November, part of efforts to crack down on problem properties in Springfield.

Tenants and landlords speak out about pros and cons of a landlord registry -- article link in comments.

Share your thoughts by emailing illinoistimes.com.

10/02/2026

🚨Springfield, ILLINOIS: Why a Landlord Registry You Ask? Introducing Real Life Housing Stories! 🗣️
🏡Every resident deserves SAFE, Liveable, Healthy housing!
🗳️Voting YES to the Landlord Registry and Licensing Program, on Nov 3rd, creates Accountability and transparency between Landlords and Renters!
‼️Hear Amanda’s story! Through her work with Faith Coalition and Food not Bombs, she learned-first hand, the unfortunate reality for many renters here in Springfield.

10/01/2026

Hope to see you there. ✨

TODAY

09/30/2026

WHAT a Fun Way to Learn! 📚🛍️🔊📍
Last week September 20, Faith Coalition was a community partner during the SUSTAINABLE Market Here ⬇️♻️♻️
People showed up to Shop🛍️ EAT 🍽️Learn📚 and Give back!
Our Environmental Justice Taskforce shared an information table to Get Out the Vote and Safe Homes Awareness! 🗳️✅
WANT to get involved in community action? Join us 🙌🏽
Action can be volunteer, sharing awareness, and attending events ! Our Springfield Safe Homes campaign is now looking for canvassers and phone bankers! COMMENT or DM for more INFO! Paid opportunities are available.
Follow ! Do not FORGET on the landlord registry on November 3 ballot!📝🗳️ FLIP your ballot and vote YES !

09/29/2026

CALLING Community Leaders, Volunteers, and Voters! 🗳️
YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT TOWARDS THE Springfield SAFE HOMES CAMPAIGN🏡
How Can You Help? Here’s 3 Ways! Sign Up Now!📝TAKE ACTION!⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
✅POSTCARD & PHONE-CANVASSING

EVERY WEDNESDAY!
September 30th - October 28th
2208 E. Kansas St.
Springfield, IL 62703
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Except October 14th - Held at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church
DEMOCRACY IS ON THE BALLOT

✅Phone banking/canvassing is also available to ensure an inclusive experience for community members.
🙌🏽Paid Phone banking is available.
✅DOOR TO DOOR CANVASSING
Contact: [email protected]
www.faithcoalition-il.org

FRIDAYS | SATURDAYS

💛Fridays: October 9th, 16th , and 30th
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🩷Saturdays: October 3rd
10th, 17th, and 315t
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Paid Canvassing is available.

We also provide training so you know exactly how everything works! Get signed up today on your preferred days and get in the action! Every vote counts, and you can empower others to do the same!

Our community. Our voices. Our united power.