About US
Nonprofit Organization Making a DifferenceACTS provides free, one-to-one tutoring and mentoring to elementary school students in Springfield.
Who We Are
ACTS was incorporated as a faith-based non-profit agency. We are registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation formed in 1986.
We give kids a little extra boost to help them build confidence, improve academics, and feel good about school. We work with about 75 elementary school students each week during theschool year.
Our volunteers give back 5,000 hours to the community each year.
Our Board of Directors
These wonderful Volunteers guide the ACTS program:
MaryEllen Brush, President
Alan Marshall, Vice President
Ruth Carlson, Treasurer
Jerry Moore, Clerk
Jennifer Cushman
Debbie DiStefano
Willette H. Johnson
Steve Lewis
Looking For Teammates
ACTS is seeking dynamic, caring people to join our board of directors! We are looking for individuals who would like to focus their energy and efforts in helping kids in Springfield. Having experience in marketing, financial management and planning, or education is a plus! For more information, please email us at info@acts86.org with the subject Board Inquiry, or click HERE for our short form Board Application!
Our History
Where It All Began
It started with an idea… It is the mission of ACTS to provide free one-to-one tutoring and mentoring to the elementary children of Springfield, in the Spirit of Christ.
Every Child Counts
ACTS seeks to serve elementary school children of Springfield who need some extra help in reading and/or math. The service is provided free on a one-to-one basis with a caring volunteer.
We help children – One at a time…
ACTS may not be able to meet any special needs that your child may have. However, if you are the parent of an elementary school child in Springfield in need of tutoring, please print the application form, complete it and return it to: ACTS – 35 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01103
It all began with a trip to Philadelphia
It all began with a youth group trip from the Evangelical Covenant Church in Springfield to Philadelphia to work with Tony and Bart Campolo and their ministry in Bartram Village. The students returned home with a desire to share the love of Christ in their own community.
ACTS was created for children…
ACTS was incorporated as a faith-based non-profit agency. We are registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
There is Good in The World
ACTS is led by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. All are education and other professionals coming together to make Springfield a better community by supporting students and helping them to succeed.
