My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

 My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

 My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

 My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

 My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

 My Wish For U.S. invites people to share their hopes for the future of the United States as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday. Nearly 250 years ago, our country began as a bold experiment built by people from all walks of life who risked everything to escape tyranny and imagine something new. They didn’t always agree or have all the answers, but their courage shaped a lasting democracy. Today, while our democracy has endured longer than any other, we still have work to do to reach our full potential.

Join us for The Work Close to Home: Civil Rights Leadership in Springfield, a fireside-style conversation highlighting local leaders whose work has shaped civil rights and community change in our region. This informal evening gathering invites participants to reflect on how national movements take root locally through courage, service, and sustained leadership. Centered on dialogue rather than lectures, the fireside chat will feature storytelling, reflection, and audience engagement.

Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service to our community. On this Day of Service, volunteers are invited to help assemble care kits for local nonprofit organizations supporting individuals and families in need. Organizations will include The James Project, Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery, Lee Elementary School, Helping Hands and others.

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, sponsored by the Springfield Frontiers International Club is held each year honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader. The event gathers community members from across the Springfield metro area for reflection, fellowship, and celebration.