Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) received a grant to establish the Neighborhood Networks Center (NNC) at Lincoln Park. NNC serves Lincoln Park and SMHA residents, as well as the surrounding community.

About the Neighborhood Networks Center (NNC)

NNC, an outreach of SMHA, is established to provide the following services to community members:

• Computer access
• Advance technical literacy
• Prepare and assist with employment placement/advancement
• Help bridge the digital divide for Lincoln Park and SMHA youth and adults, as well as other community residents.

An on-site service coordinator provides community supportive services, such as referrals for adult job training/placement, budgeting/credit repair, emergency services, parenting classes, and educational workshops. NNC is also one of the host sites for the Project Choice program.

Computer Lab

NNC has an open computer lab with a Jobs Corner featuring local job postings, computer use, resume services, and job search/application assistance (provided by the lab coordinator).