New Program Helps Communities Through Neighborhood Home Improvement Projects
Updated: Jul 2, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KSMU) —
Dana Elwell, the interim executive director of Restore Springfield, discusses the program's focus on neighborhood revitalization and social connections. Modeled after a successful Iowa initiative, Restore Springfield collaborates with the City of Springfield, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, and local banks to provide grants for external improvement projects in eligible neighborhoods.


