Bringing Hope to the Heart of Springfield

 

A Gospel-centered community center dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, addiction, and crime—one life at a time.

 

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About the Legacy Center

The Legacy Center is a Christ-centered community hub offering Bible-based discipleship, practical life skills training, mentorship, and a points-based rewards store for kids and teens. Our goal is simple: transform lives through faith, dignity, and opportunity.

✅ Youth mentoring & discipleship
✅ Trade and life skills programs
✅ Faith-based rewards system
✅ Outreach in one of Springfield’s most vulnerable neighborhoods

📍Location: 501 S. Broadway, Springfield, MO

🛠️ Renovated 7,600 sq ft facility coming soon!

Mission & Vision

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1

Vision:
To break cycles of poverty, addiction, and crime through the hope of the Gospel, Biblical discipleship, and practical life skills.

Mission:
To provide at-risk children and families with love, mentorship, and a safe space to grow spiritually and practically.

How It Works

💡 Bible Study & Mentorship

Weekly Bible studies, 1:1 discipleship, and faith development rooted in Scripture.

🛠️ Skills & Trades Training

Practical instruction in areas like construction, cooking, home maintenance, gardening, tech, and more—all with biblical integration.

🎁 The Blessing Store

A faith-filled rewards system where children earn points for participation and character, redeemable for food, clothing, books, and hygiene items.

 

🧑‍🏫 Support for Families

Biblical counseling, parenting support, and community workshops.

 

Why It Matters

Why 501 S. Broadway? Why Now?

  • 1 in 4 children in this neighborhood lives in poverty
  • Crime and addiction rates are among the highest in Springfield
  • Local schools score 40% below state average
  • High rates of homelessness and family instability

This isn’t just a project. It’s a response to urgent need—and a chance to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

How You Can Help

Goal: $500,000
To renovate, launch, and sustain the Legacy Center

Support Options:

  • 💙 $25/mo → Discipleship tools for 1 youth
  • 💙 $100/mo → Help support our missionary
  • 💙 $500/mo → Help sustain building costs

Or give a one-time launch gift of any amount.

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