Local Programs Boys and Girls Club – Administers programs for children and teens. Capital Township General Assistance - Provides transitional, emergency, and employment transportation assistance, etc. Fifth Street Renaissance - Provides services and shelter for homeless persons. They also administer the SSO/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Program. Helping Hands of Springfield – Provides services and shelter for homeless persons. They also administer the Winter Warming Shelter. Illinois Housing Development Authority – Provides home ownership assistance Mercy Communities – Offers