Smith-STOCKS-Smith Education & Economic Devlopment Foundation

The urban action network (uact)spurs revitalization in springfield's urban core by advancing and supporting community and economic development strategies and initiatives. Uact is the primary initiative of the Smith/STOCKS-Smith family foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 private operating foundation. Sheila STOCKS-Smith is the managing trustee of the foundation and president of uact with full responsibility to direct the day-to- day operations of the foundation and its initiatives. Trustess include lawrence j. Smith, m.d., Sheila stocks- Smith, justin STOCKS-Smith and lauren STOCKS-Smith. Trustees have full discretion over foundation activities. Since 2015, the urban action network supported local activities and community-based organizations create and promote community solutions. Uact prodived in-kind, hands-on project management assistance to design, develop, execute and sustain community-based projects and activities. We provided tools, resources and connections to help local activists