Transforming Communities Initiative 2.0

 Advisory Committee Meeting Resources and Material

Homelessness & Housing Experts Panel Discussion

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Mental Health Experts Panel Discussion

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Root Cause Analysis Committee Discussion

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Logic Model Committee Discussion

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Transforming Communities

Technical Assistance Site Visit

Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) 2.0: TCI is a three-year project aimed at advancing racial justice and health equity in Springfield. The Advisory Committee has narrowed down the list of needs identified in Mercy’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment to two main issues significantly affecting their communities. Housing and Homelessness and Mental Health is their focus. Once they have gathered more information on both issues from the two panels, they have organized they will decide which issue they can make the biggest impact on. They are working to improve conditions and remove barriers to access. Now in their second phase of their planning process, they will do a root-cause analysis, create a logic model and community action plan to address the issue with technical assistance (TA) and support from the Georgia Health Policy Center and Community Catalyst.


Earlier this year, the TA partners met with local community-based organizations including New North Citizen's Council, Deborah Hunt Center, Arise for Social Justice, Way Finders, the City of Springfield Housing & Community Development, and resident advisors. They came together to learn, share, network, and strengthen relations as we journey to advance the goals and objectives of the initiative. Community partners shared their perspectives on the needs, resources, opportunities, and obstacles related to supporting the housing, homelessness, and mental health needs of residents living in Springfield. This is a community-level grant initiative funded by Trinity Health, working to advance racial justice and health equity in Springfield. See Trinity Health’s Newsletter here. 

TCI Phase One Planning Summary Report

Help Us Transform Springfield Communities!

We invite Springfield residents to give their feedback on the most pressing needs for the City of Springfield. Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health of New England has funding to address health needs in Springfield and we are seeking input from residents on the top health issues. Watch the video below to learn more.

Learn about the 4 Priority Needs

The Advisory Committee has narrowed the list of needs identified in Mercy's 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment down to 4 topics, and we need your help to decide which we should focus on.

TCI Prioritization Process

The process so far has involved an Advisory Committee of representatives from community organizations and Springfield residents.  We have reviewed health needs and barriers identified in Trinity/Mercy Medical Center’s recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). We are working with the Advisory Committee on a process to recommend one area of focus and potential strategies for the Transforming Communities Initiative.


Transforming Communities Initiative's goals are:

  • Advance health equity
  • Advance racial justice
  • Give community members the power to impact change in their community by sharing their voice and opinions with decision-makers


Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee, which is convened by Mercy Medical Center and the Public Health Institute of Western Mass includes five Resident Advisors and representatives from the following organizations:

  • Gandara Center
  • Mass UP
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • Neighbor to Neighbor
  • New North Citizens Council
  • Partnership in Practice
  • PVPC
  • ROCA
  • South End Community Center
  • Springfield Dept of Health and Human Services
  • Springfield Food Policy Council
  • Springfield Office of Housing
  • Square One
  • Way Finders




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