Award Winning Northeast Community Park

Praise Assembly was honored with North Springfield Betterment Association’s (NSBA) Commercial Betterment Award on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The award recognizes businesses and organizations that have significantly contributed to the improvement of North Springfield through commercial property enhancements or through introducing a new business in the area.

The award was presented in recognition of Northeast Community Park, highlighting Praise Assembly’s commitment to community growth in North Springfield. Pastor Alan Beauchamp, with fellow church representatives, Joe Sardo, Vince Crunk, and Stefan Bunch, accepted the award on behalf of Praise Assembly.

Special guest speaker, Jon Mooney, Assistant Director of the Greene County Health Department, remembered the health department’s early efforts to identify properties suitable for a playground in Springfield’s north side. He expressed his enthusiasm for the park’s successful development.  

Director of Advancement and Marketing at Victory Mission, Mindy McDonald, shared her excitement about the park. “Praise Assembly has carved out a gem for the North Springfield community. For families who call North Springfield home, their new park is leading the charge for placemaking in our city. It will be a great space for new friendships to form and for families to grow and play.”

The Commercial Betterment Award underscores Praise Assembly’s dedication to creating a space where neighbors can get to know neighbors, fostering a vibrant, connected environment in North Springfield.