South End Community Center

The South End Community Center (SECC) is a non-profit organization serving children, youth and families in the Springfield community, with a focus on the South End. The SECC is dedicated to helping individuals develop the qualities needed to become responsible and caring citizens. To achieve this, the SECC provides a variety of quality programs in lifelong learning, youth programs and family support designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of Springfield residents. The South End community is the second most impoverished community (49.7%) in Springfield, second to only the North End. Furthermore, one out of every three children (33% under 18 yrs of age) in Springfield lives in poverty, a stat which is higher than cities such as Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles. Therefore, existing/and new programs and collaborations have been vital to sustain the only community center serving the South End of Springfield.

The SECC provides a safe haven for our youth. In the very challenging urban environment that is the South End of Springfield, volunteers, the Board of Directors, the staff, the community, and funders help the SECC continue to offer a positive place to play, learn, socialize, network, and hold activities for the community and the Greater Springfield area.

There is always a lot of young basketball talent in the Springfield area. This new basketball program will provide a vehicle for hard-working, dedicated, and talented Springfield youth to get exposure to a variety of life experiences previously out of their reach.