Host Tracy Rigdon sits down for a chat with Kelly Rich of SPAR Springfield Preservation And Revitalization.
(Note: Updated post from Season One)
Kelly is Executive Director at Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) , and after successfully salvaging Jacksonville Porchfest, with the help of hundreds of residents and volunteers following a cancellation due to inclimate weather, she has earned the title, ‘Queen of Springfield!
** SPAR is a non-profit community organization that facilitates positive change in the Springfield Historic District through the preservation of our history and revitalization of our eclectic neighborhood. Since 1974, we’ve worked both behind-the-scenes and publicly to create and encourage and programs, initiatives, policy, and events that make our neighborhood a great place to live and do business.
** Jacksonville PorchFest is a FREE annual celebration of music, art, architecture and community among the historic porches and parks of the Springfield Historic District near Downtown Jacksonville, FL. Food, drink and vendors marketplace too! #jaxporchfest
“Frequently described as enthusiastic and tenacious, I define my job in non-profit administration as “making friends and asking for money.” From preservation to business support and from city department liaison to event planning – basically I’m the cheerleader for Historic Springfield, the original neighborhood of Jacksonville. In addition to my work for SPAR, my days and nights are full with volunteering and supporting multiple other local organizations. I volunteer and am active in multiple business, civic, and social groups in the area. I am a “shop small business and buy local” supporter and currently living in our beautiful historic Springfield neighborhood in Jacksonville.”
**SPAR is a non-profit community organization that facilitates positive change in the Springfield Historic District through the preservation of our history and revitalization of our eclectic neighborhood. Since 1974, we’ve worked both behind-the-scenes and publicly to create and encourage and programs, initiatives, policy, and events that make our neighborhood a great place to live and do business.
**Fun fact: Kelly and Tracy share birthdays!!
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