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The foundation’s mission for the last two decades has been to help create and support Springfield Christian based nonprofits, executive director Casey Cockerham said. Now that many of the nonprofits are self-sustaining, Cockerham said, the foundation is working to unite church resources across the city to amplify their positive impact.
“It’s an honor to be part of the legacy that this ministry has had here in the community and to try to carry on that vision,” Cockerham said. “Anytime an organization exists for so long there comes a time that the vision needs to take a little bit of a different route.”
Cockerham said though there are many denominations of Christians in Springfield who have their own beliefs and worship at their own church, at the end of the day the similarities and mission of the churches are overwhelming the same. The Nehemiah Foundation wants to connect those churches and their resources to make the biggest impact possible, he said.
“We want to pull people together and focus on what we can all do,” Cockerham said. “There is just so much more we can do together than what we can accomplish alone.”
Cockerham also said the foundation plans to create an online platform where churches can post volunteer opportunities and discuss city needs so resources can be best utilized.
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