Standing Committees
Criminal Justice Committee
The Health Committee led Community Conversation: Heart Health Matters , a three-part series focused on improving cardiovascular health literacy and empowering Black and Brown communities. Through culturally responsive dialogue, 67 participants, including residents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, and community advocates, gained tools to prevent and manage heart disease. With lead support from HSHS St. John’s Hospital and additional partners, including Molina Healthcare, Prairie Cardiovascular, The Criminal Justice Committee strengthened partnerships with the Springfield Police Department and Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, both formally adopting the updated 10 Shared Principles emphasizing transparency, fairness, accountability, and respect for human life. The committee held three community meetings with police leadership, expanded oversight and engagement with the Sheriff’s Office, and delivered a high-impact workshop, “Reimagining the 10 Shared Principles”, at the Illinois State NAACP Conference. Throughout the year, the committee supported families, monitored policy changes, and advocated for youth and vulnerable populations, advancing reform and reinforcing the NAACP’s role as a justice leader.
Mr. Robert Moore Criminal Justice Chair
Health Committee
Mrs. Mary Hardy Hall Health Chair
SIU Medicine Dale and Deborah Smith Alzheimer’s Research Center, AARP Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging, the Springfield Branch of the NAACP, and the National Pan- Hellenic Council hosted sessions in trusted community spaces. In partnership with the SIU School of Medicine Smith Alzheimer’s Center, the Springfield Branch also hosts Minds in Motion , an evidence-based program serving individuals with memory loss or dementia on Springfield’s Eastside. Held twice a month on the second and fourth Fridays, sessions engage 35 participants through themed, multisensory activities, including brain games, art, music, socialization, and chair yoga, to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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