This is a multi-partner collaborative platform that serves as a comprehensive resource for community-based data. It’s a unique initiative brought to life by the collective efforts of five distinct partners (Full Frame Initiative, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, Tilda’s Kitchen, the City of Kingston, and community credible messengers), each contributing their unique expertise and resources.
Here you will find survey results derived from data collected directly from community members residing in a 5-mile radius of downtown Springfield. The tool used to inform the survey questions, Wellbeing Insights and Tradeoffs Tool (WIATT), was essential to this project because this data provides valuable insights into the community’s characteristics, assets, needs, and trends, as well.
WIATT is an initiative of The Full Frame Initiative (FFI). FFI is a social change organization working with government and community leaders, agencies, activists, artists and researchers who share our commitment to moving the United States towards a country where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing. Our work is vital and urgent, for while the drive for wellbeing — the set of needs and experiences that are essential in combination and balance for health, hope and resilience — is universal, our access is not. FFI’s community partnerships have created new avenues for those proximate to systemic harms to fundamentally shift the orientation of anti-violence, court and other systems. You can read more at fullframeinitiative.org.
The Full Frame Initiative (FFI) is a social change organization working with government and community leaders, agencies, activists, artists and researchers who share our commitment to moving the United States towards a country where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing.
Tilda’s Kitchen, nestled in the heart of Kingston, NY, is a community-driven restaurant serving creative farm-to-table American cuisine. This cozy hub fosters connections through seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients, and vibrant events. Tilda’s Kitchen actively engages with the community, hosting workshops, pop-ups, and collaborative dinners that bring people together. By cultivating a welcoming atmosphere, Tilda’s Kitchen has become a beloved gathering place for Kingston locals and visitors alike.
The City of Kingston is a charming municipal corporation located in Ulster County, New York. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River, Kingston boasts stunning waterfront views and rich historical significance. Founded in 1652, the city blends its colonial past with vibrant arts and culture, making it a unique and desirable destination. Kingston serves as the Ulster County seat, offering scenic beauty, eclectic shops and restaurants, and a thriving community.
Rebuilding trust between residents and local government is critical to reaching voices that were previously unheard.
Given their deep local networks and track record of bridging the gap between government and residents, Springfield Community Uplift helped identify community partners who had credibility with residents. These resident leaders – “credible messengers” – administered surveys and analyzed data, departing from the typical approach of outsourcing community input.
Pattern for Progress, a dedicated nonprofit organization, that provides objective research, planning, and educational training throughout the region. Its work identifies civic challenges and promotes regional, equitable, and sustainable solutions to constantly improve the quality of life in Hudson Valley communities. Pattern develops its work upon a considerable foundation of facts and experience, without political aims or affiliations.